The inclusion of this course is premised on the recognition that professional management is applicable at all levels of politics. The proper coordination, planning, organisation, direction, control of activities and negotiation of positions, have an immediate effect on the types of outcomes one seeks. It is essential for political science majors to know how people manage political activities, navigate the world of politics and achieve desired outcomes. Knowledge and “know-how” about these key abilities gives the graduate an advantage in a highly competitive field. Cultivating the attributes that are useful for political management makes the graduate equipped to work with political parties, governmental and non-governmental organisations and the media. Additionally, involvement in applied politics offers the political science major an opportunity to help talented individuals become effective public leaders. The curriculum covers the field of applied politics and encompasses consulting, campaigns, electioneering, lobbying, advocacy and negotiation, fundraising, political communication, political leadership and the attendant ethical dimensions. Political management like other types of management activities is goal oriented.
This course is designed to provide an important set of skills for persons who work in the area of social policy and programming. The course will provide an overview of monitoring and evaluation models and designs. It will provide a systematic introduction to the steps involved in planning a programme evaluation, and in designing instruments, establishing samples, analysing and interpreting data, and preparing a report.
This course examines: the role of government in the economy especially in developing countries and the Caribbean; taxation (both direct and indirect) and its impact on the economy; the theory of public sector pricing and production; the design of public policy and the scope and limitations of public economic policy.
This course is directed towards learners in their final year of study. It covers current debates in global justice that address both theoretical and applied issues. All global society traditions of ethical analysis therefore have relevance here. The course examines global poverty, development, environmental and economic crises, refugee and humanitarian disasters, and the role of governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations and private international corporations. In particular, the course addresses whether wealthy nations have an obligation to assist poorer nations. The course is especially relevant for learners who desire careers in international development, humanitarian aid, international consulting or volunteerism.
This course presents and examines the social and cultural forces that have implications for the formation and maintenance of social relationships. It exposes students to the concepts, theories, and methods involved in studying the family. It provides an opportunity for students to critically examine issues associated with marriage, family so that they can derive a clearer understanding of marriage and the family as critical institutions in society. The course helps students to apply theoretical perspectives to go beyond personal experiences and view the family from diverse social contexts.
This course introduces the use of statistical analysis on economic data. It also focuses on the techniques used to compile indices, national income accounts and other reported economic statistics.
The course takes a critical and holistic approach to global environmental politics and is designed to show how the instrumental and the intrinsic value of the environment are politicised. It examines the relationship between global political forces and environmental change and provides a comprehensive view of the roles and interests of governments and independent agencies. Considering that non-interference is the basic principle governing international politics today, the contents of this course will provide the basis on which the learner can examine fundamental questions like whether or not environmental protection provides a legitimate reason to interfere in the affairs of another state. The course takes a critical approach to politics of the environment. Learners who intend to become participants, decision-makers, advocators and planners in logistics, public management or international policy will benefit from this interface.
This course prepares students for investigating and applying a rigorous approach to research in economics in a professional setting and a real-life context. This course aims at developing students’ skills in theoretical and empirical analysis relevant to one or more areas in economics.
This course provides an introduction to the econometric methods frequently used to analyze data. The courses focuses on the linear regression model and more specifically, the ordinary least squares (OLS) estimation procedure. Students will gain an understanding of how to use t-Test and F-Test to make inferences about the estimated parameters and the diagnostic tests that are available to test some of the assumptions of the simple OLS model.
This course builds on the foundations learned in Econometrics by focusing on the practical application of econometric methods in solving econometric problems. It also introduces topics such as panel data analysis and modern time series methods.
