Public Policy Analysis
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 162 pages
- 20 units
This course, PAD810: Public Policy Analysis, is a 3-credit unit course designed for Master's level students. It explores the concepts, characteristics, and implementation processes of public policy. The course covers various methods and approaches in policy analysis, theories of policy making, and tools and techniques used in the field. It also examines the public policy process, implementation challenges, and the roles of different actors in policy analysis.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PAD810, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- Unit 1: Theories of Public Policy: Structural-Functional TheoryPage 51
- Unit 2:Theories of Public Policy: Institutional TheoryPage 58
- Unit 3: Theories of Public Policy: Process TheoryPage 64
- Unit 4: Theories of Public Policy: Political SystemsTheoryPage 68
- Unit 5: Theories of Public Policy: Group TheoryPage 76
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PAD810 · Unit 1: Concept of Policy and Public Policy
On the other hand, while it is believed that public policies will express and consolidate the goals that will serve public interests as justified by the government, sectional or self- seeking motivations may be uncovered after conducting a thorough investigation.
What you should be able to do
- Explain policy concepts and characteristics
- Apply different methods of policy analysis
- Discuss theories of policy making
- Analyze models used in policy analysis
- Describe the public policy process and implementation
- Evaluate public policy effectiveness
What it prepares you for
- Policy Analyst
- Public Administrator
- Government Official
- Program Manager
- Consultant
- Government
- Public Sector
- Non-profit
- Consulting
- Research
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 2: Public Policy in the Decision-Making Process
The rational comprehensive approach requires understanding of complex decision-making processes and thorough investigation of alternative courses of action.
- Module 1:
Unit 3: Models of Public Policy Analysis I
Eastonian's Model involves grasping abstract systems theory concepts and their application to real-world policy-making scenarios.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 104 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Concept of Policy and Public Policy · 8 hours
Define policy and public policy. Explain the public policy hierarchy. Identify forms of public policy. Discuss the role of public policy in decision-making.
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Public Policy in the Decision-Making Process · 8 hours
Discuss the rational comprehensive approach. Explain the incremental approach. Describe the decision-making model. Analyze mixed scanning approaches.
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Models of Public Policy Analysis I · 8 hours
Explain Eastonian's Model of policy-making Process. Discuss the limitations of Eastonian's Model. Explain the institutional model of public policy. Define and explain the institutional model/approach.
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Models of Public Policy-MakingII · 8 hours
Explain the Institutional Model. Discuss the Group Model. Analyze the Systems Model. Explain the Streams and Windows Model.
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Rational Model · 8 hours
Explain the concept of Rationalism. Discuss the Rational Model. Outline the barriers to rational decision making. Explain the Deficiencies of Rationalism.
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Theories of Public Policy: Structural-Functional Theory · 8 hours
Explain the Structural-Functional Theory. Discuss the assumption of the Structural functionalism theory. Evaluate the critique of the structural functionalist perspective theory.
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2:Theories of Public Policy: Institutional Theory · 8 hours
Explain the Content of the Institutional Theory. Discuss the Framework of the Institutional theory. Assess the formation of public policy as an institutional product. Explain the Theoretical and Model-Based Criticism of Institutionalism.
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Theories of Public Policy: Process Theory · 8 hours
Discuss the Process Theory. Explain the Functional analysis of Process Theory. Evaluate the Public policy as a Process Output. Outline the Policy Process.
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Theories of Public Policy: Political SystemsTheory · 8 hours
Explain the Political Theory. Outline the Proponent of Political Systems Theory. State the assumption of Political Systems Theory. Itemize the types of Political Theory.
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 5: Theories of Public Policy: Group Theory · 8 hours
Explain the Concept of Group Theory. Discuss the Component of Group Theory. State the Limitations of Group theory. Explain the Application of Group theory.
- Week 11Module 4:
Unit 1:Elite Theory of Public Policy · 8 hours
Briefly explain the Origin of Elite Theory. Highlight the basic assumption of Elite Theory. Discuss the Elite-Mass Model. Explain the implications of elite theory for policy analysis.
- Week 12Module 4:
Unit 2: Public Choice Theory · 8 hours
Explain the Origin of Public Choice Theory. Discuss the School of Public Choice Theory. Explain the Critics Public Choice Theory. Briefly explain the Public Choice Theory and Collective Decision-Making.
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 3: Agenda Setting · 8 hours
Explain the Agenda Setting. Discuss the AGENDA Setting. Evaluate the Agenda, Starting From the Top Down. Explain the Interest Groups and Policymaking.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking policy theories to real-world examples
- Practice applying different policy analysis models to case studies
- Review key terms and definitions from each unit
- Focus on understanding the policy-making process and implementation challenges
- Prepare examples of successful and unsuccessful policy implementations
Questions students ask about this course
What is PAD810 about?
This course, PAD810: Public Policy Analysis, is a 3-credit unit course designed for Master's level students. It explores the concepts, characteristics, and implementation processes of public policy. The course covers various methods and approaches in policy analysis, theories of policy making, and tools and techniques used in the field. It also examines the public policy process, implementation challenges, and the roles of different actors in policy analysis.
How many units does PAD810 have?
PAD810, Public Policy Analysis, has 20 units across 4 modules, over 162 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PAD810?
PAD810 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is PAD810 hard?
PAD810 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PAD810 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is PAD810 assessed?
PAD810 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PAD810?
Policy Analyst, Public Administrator, Government Official, Program Manager and Consultant.