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Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 70%
Final Examination: 30%

Main Reference (1) Babbie, E. (2007). The Practice of Social Research,
11th ed. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Co.
(2) Sekaran, Uma (2003). Research Methods for
Business: A Skill Building Approach, 4th ed., New
York: John Wiley & Sons.
(3) Saunders et al. (2007). Research Methods for
Business Students, 4th ed., Harlow: Prentice Hall.

EPGB6123 POLICY ANALYSIS AND PROGRAMME EVALUATION
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:

(1) Explain the economic theory of developmental state;
(2) Analyse policy planning and implementation of key
policies in East Asia and Malaysia;
(3) Perform comparative analysis of developmental
policies and politics of development in East Asia; and
(4) Assess the outcome of key policies in East Asia and
Malaysia.

Synopsis of Course This course is concerned with the structure of government
Contents and of how policies evolve and implemented. It is
organized in three parts: First, an introduction to theories of
the state and a comparison of developmental models in
East Asia. Second, an analysis of policy planning and
implementation in Asia and Malaysia. Third, case studies of
major policies in Malaysia and an assessment of their
impact on economic development.
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 55%
Final Examination: 45%

Main Reference (1) Woo-Cumings, M. (1999). The Developmental State.
Ithaca: Cornell University Press.
(2) Weimer, D.L. & Vining, A.R. (1999). Policy Analysis:
Concepts and Practice. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc.
EPGB6124 POLITICS, DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:

(1) Relate the key theories and concepts in the field of
public administration;
(2) Analyse contemporary issues in politics, development
and governance in developing countries;
(3) Propose practice of good governance; and
(4) Formulate research question related to the above
topics for their Research Paper.
















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