School of Governance & Public Policy Undergraduate 6 ECTS
POL220 · Public Problem Analysis
Turn messy public issues into analyzable problems: stakeholder mapping, constraints, and testable hypotheses. Students define measurable outcomes, build simple models and theories of change, and learn to communicate uncertainty and tradeoffs.
- policy
- evaluation
- civic
| Overview | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Code | POL220 | — |
| Title | Public Problem Analysis | — |
| School | School of Governance & Public Policy | — |
| Level | Undergraduate | — |
| Credits | 6 ECTS | — |
What you will learn
- · Frame public problems with constraints, stakeholders, and measurable goals
- · Design simple measurement plans and explain what they can/can't prove
- · Write concise analysis briefs suitable for decision-makers
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites (or equivalents are accepted).
Assessment
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 60% |
| Final project | 40% |
Weekly outline
Week 1: Week 1
1 topics
- · Problem framing: scope, stakeholders, and constraints
Week 2: Week 2
1 topics
- · Theory of change: assumptions and causal pathways
Week 3: Week 3
1 topics
- · Measurement: indicators, baselines, and data quality
Week 4: Week 4
1 topics
- · Trade-offs: equity, feasibility, and political constraints