PLAN 452 - Policy Analysis and Evaluation for Planners

This course reviews the fundamentals of policy analysis, program and plan monitoring, and evaluation in the context of planning practice. Students will learn the principles of structured decision making and multi-criteria analysis as well as the role of various governance actors and other stakeholders in these processes. Through case studies and real-world examples, students will develop an appreciation for the various qualitative and quantitative tools that can be used for policy analysis, and plan and program evaluation.