Global Directory of Academic Programs in Evaluation

This program focuses on integrating three components: knowledge, skills, and practice. Students take core courses in areas such as public policy analysis, the rule of law, economics, and research methods, and have the opportunity to develop specialized expertise through tracks like Security, Development, Governance, Media and Communication, and Higher Education Policy. In addition, the program includes Skills For Impact modules aimed at developing emotional intelligence, leadership skills, negotiation skills, and practical skills such as media training. The program culminates in an Applied Policy Project, where student teams work with an external client to apply their classroom and experiential learning in a consultancy style format.

The program provides rigorous training in quantitative and qualitative methodologies and addresses the current industry-wide shortage of highly trained individuals in educational research and other social science research settings. The program offers nationally recognized faculty committed to the mentoring process, projects and coursework tailored to students’ career goals and interests. It offers an effective balance between theoretical and applied courses, and training in fields with excellent career potential.

This online program provides rigorous training in quantitative methodologies, and addresses the current industry-wide shortage of individuals capable of functioning effectively in educational research and other social science research settings.

This course trains professionals to lead multidisciplinary teams by providing knowledge that enables them to bring together various areas of expertise to develop new evaluation methods for public policies. The program's innovative approach involves an interdisciplinary perspective where various fields of knowledge, such as Social Sciences, Economics, Architecture and Urbanism, Geography, Education, Health, Natural and Agricultural Sciences, work together to achieve a common goal of evaluating public policies effectively. The research at the program focuses on three main areas: Public Policies and Social Changes, Design of Social Public Policies, and Public Policies, Territory, and Culture.

The Professional Master'sProgram in Methods and Management in Evaluation at UFSC has an interdisciplinary approach to evaluation, with a focus on strategic management, technical applicability, and operational management. The program emphasizes the effective use of knowledge and innovation and aims to enhance the professional experience of students. With a concentration in Methods and Management in Evaluation, the program provides practical training for professionals and researchers in the field of evaluation and its management, with a strong emphasis on educational processes that teach quantitative methods in evaluation.

The program equips students with a thorough understanding of evaluation theory and practice. The course content is delivered through six block release weeks over the course of two years, making it a convenient option for working professionals or students not based in Cape Town. Graduates have the ability to work with a diverse range of social programs, including poverty reduction, child welfare, HIV/AIDS, public health, housing, domestic violence, drug addiction, agricultural development, food security, and nutrition programs. They can also apply their skills to people management programs in large organizations, aimed at improving skills, performance, or organizational culture.

The Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation is an academic program which seeks to develop sound and in-depth understanding on theoretical and practical aspects of monitoring and evaluation. This program adopts standard methods, techniques and best practices that are increasingly employed by international organizations such as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the World Bank in conducting monitoring and evaluation of development programs in developing countries. The program is designed for students who possess a first degree in any discipline seeking to develop a career in results-based monitoring and evaluation programs. It is also designed to enhance applied research skills for those aspiring to pursue advanced studies in monitoring and evaluation.

The main goal of this program is to develop a group of professionals who possess the skills in planning and evaluating public policies and programs, and are recognized as contributors to enhancing and refining public policy at all levels of government.

The Master of Education program is designed to provide opportunities for the professional development of those already working in an education-related field. The program aims to provide students with a solid foundation in both theory and practice, as well as the research skills necessary to specialize in one of five areas: Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Economics of Education, Curriculum Studies and Research, or Evaluation and Assessment.

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