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TPB2012-015
Module Rationale
Provide a rationale for the introduction of the module and specify for which programme(s) of study the module
is designed and whether it will be offered as a core, compulsory or option module. If the programme(s)
concerned comprise of a number of dedicated pathways / routes the status of the module on each should also
be made clear.
This compulsory module serves two very important purposes in the programme. The first part on policy evaluation provides
essential skills in retrospective analysis of policies and outcomes which are key requirements in any MPA and which are
important for the subsequent careers in public administration which MPA graduates follow. The second part on research
methods provides essential skills for the research with students carry out for their dissertation, as well as providing skills in
appraisal of published research which are required for any master's level course.
Because this module is designed specifically to support the dissertation module of the MPA, this module will be reserved for the
MPA only and will not be available as an elective module for other programmes.
Resource Requirements
By school responsible for module
By any other Queen Mary school or
collaborative institution
The module will be resourced from within the School of Business and
Management
n/a
Approval of New Module Proposal
The signature of the Heads of School/Institute will be taken as confirmation that the School or Institute
can fund the required resources, both internal and elsewhere (for example: staffing, library and
computing resources).
Head(s) of School
Martin Laffin
Digitally signed by Martin Laffin
DN: cn=Martin Laffin, o=Business
and Management, ou=Head of
School, email=m.laffin@qmul.ac.uk,
c=US
Date: 2012.11.07 11:48:55 Z
Head(s) of
supporting School
Head(s) of
supporting School
Head(s) of
supporting School