Overview
Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles, and legal framework of evaluation and control in public administration
To build practical skills for applying evaluation and control methods, including planning, data analysis, and performance assessment in public institutions
To foster ethical and evidence-based decision-making by integrating transparency, accountability, and risk management into administrative processes.
Course contents
Introduction: The Role of Evaluation and Control in Public Administration
Institutional and Regulatory Framework in Romania
European Principles of Public Administration
Evaluation Planning
Evaluation Methodologies
Data Collection and Analysis for Evaluation
Reporting and Use of Evaluation Results
Internal Managerial Control System (IMCS)
Risk Management in Public Institutions
Public Policy Evaluation (Stages, Types, Examples)
Compliance Control and Ethics in Public Administration
Evaluation of Programs and Projects Financed from European Funds
Digitalization, Data, and Control
Integration of Evaluation, Control, and Audit in Public Management
Learning outcomes
Development of theoretical and practical competencies regarding the mechanisms, tools, and procedures of evaluation and control in public administration, with the aim of ensuring the efficiency, transparency, and legality of the administrative process.
Assessment
Final Written Exam - understanding of key theoretical concepts and Seminar Project and Participation -the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real administrative contexts