This is an archived version of the UMass Boston website, which may contain outdated information. Visit the latest website.

Course Listings

2025 Spring > GRAD > PUBADM > PUBADM 620

Analytic Skills I: Skills for Policy Analysis

Course #: PUBADM 620

Description:
This course will introduce a variety of policy analysis tools for policymakers and public managers/administrators; provide an overview of how public policy is shaped by research and numerical data; encourage students to generate research questions and match research methods to the questions; teach how to interpret numerical data in tables, charts, research reports, and articles; introduce basic statistical analysis tools and the interpretation of statistical results as they inform public policy decision making.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = Graduate degree student in Public Administration

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 7628 M
5:30 - 8:15 pm
Smith,Amy Ellen McCormack M01-0608
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = Graduate degree student in Public Administration
Course Attributes:
01 7628 M
5:30 - 8:15 pm
Smith,Amy Ellen BEACONFLEX
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = Graduate degree student in Public Administration
Course Attributes: