<Module Code>: Policy Design and Analysis
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Policy Design and Analysis
Policy Design and Analysis
NFQ Level:
9
ECTS Credits:
5
To give students the methodology and tools of policy analysis so that they can analyse,
design and implement policy solutions for non-profit organisations also the tools of
policy analysis require thinking about the problems and their solutions in a new way.
To give some familiarity with economic concepts and simple mathematical
manipulations needed for analysis. Both quantitative and qualitative methods of
analysis will be used
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
Learning Outcomes
Associated Programme Outcomes
On completion students should be able to:
Reflect on their experience in the light
of both the theory of management of
voluntary and service organisations,
and human and social commitments
based on considerations of ethics and
justice, equality and respect for
persons in order to critique past
practice and present policies.
1. Define and analyse problems
2. Model problems and design policy
alternatives
3. Evaluate trade-offs among policy
alternatives using a variety of criteria e.g.
economic, organisational, ethical and
political
4. Assess the prospects for successful
implementation of policies, communicate
the analysis in a form that can be
understood and useful to others
Implement best practice in managing
resources, planning, strategising and
policy analysis in voluntary and
community sector settings;
Pre-requisite Learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
Introduction to Non Profit Management Concepts
<Module Code>: Policy Design and Analysis
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
Indicative Context
Nature of Policy Analysis, terms, stages and micro-economic principles
Problem solving, scientific methodology, research methodology and policy analysis
Steps to good problem solving, constructing clear definitions
Introduction to argumentation and memo writing
Creating a culture and values in policy analysis
Causal modelling, problem definition and introduction to implementation
Data for policy analysis; Evaluation criteria and identifying alternatives
Self interest and the common good, the role of ethics
Evaluation of policies and a critique of the policy analytic process
Assessment Breakdown
Four Assignments
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Independent Learning
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Full-Time Hours per semester
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Lecturing input
Self-directed reading and revision
Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Researching, structuring information, writing up
Hours
24
101
Total Workload 125
Resources
Essential Book Resources
Levy, John M.
Patton, Carl V. &
Sawicki, David S.
Essential Microeconomics for Public Policy Analysis,
Greenwood, CT: Praeger Publishers, 1995
Basic Methods of Policy Analysis and Planning,
Englewood Cliff, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1993
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