School of Governance & Public Policy Graduate 6 ECTS
POL520 · Program Evaluation Methods
Methods for evaluating public programs: logic models, measurement plans, and causal inference basics. Students design evaluations that fit real constraints, select metrics, consider bias and confounding, and communicate findings responsibly.
- evaluation
- measurement
- causal-inference
| Overview | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Code | POL520 | — |
| Title | Program Evaluation Methods | — |
| School | School of Governance & Public Policy | — |
| Level | Graduate | — |
| Credits | 6 ECTS | — |
What you will learn
- · Build logic models and translate them into measurement plans
- · Explain basic causal inference concepts and common threats
- · Write evaluation briefs that decision-makers can act on
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites (or equivalents are accepted).
Assessment
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 60% |
| Final project | 40% |
Weekly outline
Week 1: Week 1
1 topics
- · Logic models: activities, outputs, outcomes
Week 2: Week 2
1 topics
- · Indicators and baselines: what you can measure reliably
Week 3: Week 3
1 topics
- · Causal inference basics: confounding and selection
Week 4: Week 4
1 topics
- · Study designs: experiments, quasi-experiments, and mixed methods