At the end of this course, the student will learn:

• The theories and approaches to policy analysis and their application to public administration

• The process of public policy creation, implementation, evaluation, and accountability in the current social, economic, and political environment

• The skills involved in the practice of policy analysis in the area of public administration

• The challenges and opportunities for effective policy implementation and evaluation in the public sector

• The role of stakeholders, institutions, and resources in shaping policy implementation and evaluation

• The methods and tools for assessing the impact and effectiveness of public policies