Course Topics
M1 - Course Topics 1. The Public Sector • Size and Development of the Public Sector • Understanding Public Policy Frameworks 2. Public Policy Toolbox • Tools and Strategies in Public Policy • Case Studies and Applications 3. Sustainable Development Principles • Concepts and History of Sustainable Development • Introduction to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4. Integrating SDGs into Economic Policy • Role of Public Policy in Achieving SDGs • Strategies and Challenges in Implementation 5. Local and Global Externalities • Understanding and Addressing Externalities • Policy Approaches and Solutions 6. Public Goods • Provision and Management • Cost-Benefit Analysis in Public Projects 7. Innovation Policy • Technology, Growth, and Green Transition • The Role of Innovation in Sustainable Development M2 - TBC

Teaching format
M1: Frontal lectures, exercises, projects

Educational objectives
Knowledge and understanding The student will acquire knowledge of organisational models, the business factors involved in the organisation of public enterprises operating in different sectors (international organisations, central government, local authorities, health, public enterprises) and the consequences for the community. You will also acquire knowledge necessary for developing, managing and evaluating the impact of public projects, and knowledge useful for analysing organisational innovation processes and interpreting current tools and trends relating to personnel management in public companies. The student will acquire the knowledge of economic theory needed to understand and analyse economic and business phenomena in the public sector in order to support decision-making processes. Knowledge of public policy and the tools necessary for the design of sustainable policies will be consolidated. Knowledge related to the labour market, education and health will also be deepened, functional to the development of public policy analysis and evaluation skills. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding The student will acquire the ability to: - interpret market trends through the application of appropriate economic models and implement economic analysis tools, also using data; - apply economic models to describe the behaviour of economic agents and develop sustainable economic policies in various application domains of interest to companies and public bodies; - identify and distinguish management concepts and issues in relation to real or hypothetical situations concerning public institutions and companies also in different contexts (e.g. different services/activities/institutions, different local or international institutional levels); - develop and administer projects from the design phase to the operational execution phases, including the assessment of their impact on society, the economy and the environment. Autonomy of judgement The student will acquire the ability to: - apply acquired knowledge to interpret economic and business phenomena in order to make directional and operational decisions in the context of public administration; - select data and use appropriate information to describe a problem concerning the design, implementation and evaluation of public sector projects and policies, aiming at innovation and improvement of processes, products and results; - relate models and empirical evidence in the study of public policy phenomena; - reflect, also in a perspective of public ethics and sustainability with regard to future generations, on the responsibilities connected with the use of public resources. Communication skills The student will acquire the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form the specialised content of the individual disciplines, using different registers according to recipients and communicative and didactic purposes, and to evaluate the formative effects of his/her communication. Learning skills The student will acquire the ability to: - use information technology autonomously to carry out bibliographical research and investigations and for one's own training and further education; - identify thematic links and establish relationships between different cases and contexts of analysis; - frame a new problem systematically and generate appropriate taxonomies; - develop general models from the phenomena studied.

Assessment
M1 Written and project work: written exam with review questions and project report done in groups. For Attending Students: • Team Project Report and Presentation (30%): Students will collaborate on a comprehensive project report that is relevant to the course's subject matter. This report will be accompanied by a presentation, where each team will articulate their findings and recommendations. • Written Exam (70%): The exam will consist of review questions designed to test students' understanding of the course material. Questions will range from theoretical knowledge to application-based scenarios that require critical thinking and synthesis of learned concepts. For Non-Attending Students: • Written Exam (100%): Non-attending students will take a more extensive written exam. M2: TBC

Evaluation criteria
M1 Evaluation criteria relevant for both assessments: clarity of answers, mastery of specific terminology, ability to summarize, evaluate, and establish relationships between topics, ability to apply concepts to real-world examples. • Team Project Report: o Depth and accuracy of content o Integration and application of course concepts to the project topic o Originality and creativity in problem-solving and analysis o Clarity, organization, and professionalism of the written report • Team Presentation: o Effectiveness of communication and ability to engage the audience o Visual and analytical clarity of presentation materials o Responsiveness to questions and ability to discuss the project in depth • Written Exam: o Comprehension of course material and key concepts o Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios o Critical thinking and analytical skills in responding to review questions o Quality of written communication, including structure and articulation of arguments M2: TBC