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 - Course Topics The course is organized around four main theoretical modules: • Public values • Citizen Engagement and Co-Production • Collaborative Governance in times of uncertainty • Strategic Planning in the Public Sector

Teaching format
M1: Frontal lectures, exercises, projects M2: interactive, inquiry-based format supported by lectures, group works on case studies, group presentations, and discussions

Educational objectives
ILO (Intended Learning Outcomes) M1 Economic Policy and Sustainable Development ILO1 Knowledge and understanding ILO1.1 The student acquires the knowledge of economic theory necessary 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. ILO2 Ability to apply knowledge and understanding ILO2.1 ability to interpret market trends through the application of appropriate economic models and implement economic analysis tools, also using data ILO2.2 ability to 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 ILO3 Making judgements ILO3.1 ability to apply acquired knowledge to interpret economic and business phenomena in order to make managerial and operational decisions in the context of public administration ILO3.2 ability to 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 ILO3.3 ability to relate models and empirical evidence in the study of public policy phenomena ILO3.4 ability to reflect, also from the perspective of public ethics and sustainability as regards future generations, on the responsibilities connected with the use of public resources ILO 4 Communication skills ILO4.1 ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form the specialised contents of individual disciplines, using different registers according to recipients and communicative and didactic purposes, as well as to evaluate the formative effects of his/her communication ILO 5 Learning ability ILO5.1 ability to use information technology autonomously to carry out bibliographic research and investigations and for one's own training and further education. M2 Public Management and Innovation ILO1 Knowledge and understanding ILO1.1 The student acquires knowledge of organisational models, business factors related to the organisation of public enterprises operating in different sectors (international organisations, central government, local authorities, healthcare, 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 with regard to personnel management in public companies. ILO2 Ability to apply knowledge and understanding ILO2.1 ability to 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) ILO2.2 ability to develop and administer projects from the design phase through to the operational execution phases, including the evaluation of their impact on society, the economy and the environment ILO 3 Making judgements ILO3.1 ability to apply acquired knowledge to interpret economic and business phenomena in order to make managerial and operational decisions in the context of public administration ILO3.2 ability to select data and use appropriate information to describe a problem in the design, implementation and evaluation of public sector projects and policies, aiming at innovation and improvement of processes, products and results ILO3.3 ability to reflect, including from a public ethics and sustainability perspective with regard to future generations, on the responsibilities associated with the use of public resources ILO 4 Communication skills ILO4.1 ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form the specialised contents of individual disciplines, using different registers according to recipients and communicative and didactic purposes, as well as to evaluate the formative effects of his/her communication ILO 5 Learning ability ILO5.1 ability to use information technology autonomously to carry out bibliographic research and investigations and for one's own training and further education.

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 (ILOs 1-5). • 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 (ILOs 1-5). For Non-Attending Students: • Written Exam (100%): Non-attending students will take a more extensive written exam (ILOs 1-5). M2: • Attending students: 40% of the final grade will be dedicated to group project work and final presentation. Students will form groups to examine assigned case studies, using specific questions to guide their analysis. They must apply theoretical concepts from lectures to their discussion. During each session, selected groups will present their findings, while non-presenting groups are expected to actively engage by commenting on the presentations and sharing their perspectives. At the conclusion of the course, each group will give a brief presentation reflecting on the lessons learned and synthesizing all cases discussed during the class (ILO3, ILO4). 20% of the final grade will be dedicated to individual class activities; students will be given activities to submit at the end of each session (ILO1, ILO2, ILO3, ILO5). 40% of the final grade will be dedicated to the written exam: It consists of two review questions based on the theoretical content of the course and 10 multiple-choice questions (ILO1, ILO2, ILO3). • Not-attending students: Final written exam (100%). Students who choose not to participate in the coursework are graded on a longer written exam that includes review and multiple-choice questions (ILO1, ILO2, ILO3, ILO4, ILO5).

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: • Team Project Reports: Depth and accuracy of content. Integration and application of course concepts to the project topic. Originality and creativity in problem-solving and analysis. Clarity, organization, and professionalism of the written report. • Team Presentations: Effectiveness of communication and ability to engage the audience. Visual and analytical clarity of presentation materials Responsiveness to questions and ability to discuss the project in depth. • Written Exam: Comprehension of course material and key concepts. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Critical thinking and analytical skills in responding to review questions. Quality of written communication, including structure and articulation of arguments.