Course code VadZ4044
Credit points 4.50
Policy Studies
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes32
Date of course confirmation06.03.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Social Sciences and Humanities
Course developers
Voldemārs Bariss
Dr. phil.
Andis Kursītis
Mg. sc. soc.
Course abstract
Study course introduces students to policy planning concept, principles and methods. Different types of policy planning systems reviewed, especially highlighting Latvian approach. Course also develops students’ policy planning skills. During the course students acquire general skills in policy planning and sectoral, cross-sectoral and the regional development perspective.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course student will have:
• knowledge - government action, normative documents preparation in Latvia, policy planning, policy formation, implementation and evaluation
• skills - understand the social processes and make decisions according to changing circumstances. Propose solutions, assess their impact on national and sectoral development. Understand the policies and processes to be able to assess their impact on the development of the sector. Administer the existing decision-making system, responsibilities and reporting requirements and generally accepted procedures. To apply the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge of their work unit and the effective administration.
• competence: make Sector policies, develop appropriate policy and regulatory documents, coordinate the implementation of this policy. Participate in a new sectors and local government concepts, strategies and development programs and guidelines, to take the "ex-ante" evaluation.
Compulsory reading
1. Bariss V. Publiskā administrācija: mācību grāmata. Jelgava: LLU, 2009. 111 lpp.
2. Vēbers M. Politika kā profesija. Rīga: AGB, 2002. 136 lpp.
3. Polits K., Bukerts G. Sabiedrības vadības reforma. Salīdzinošā analīze. [Latvija: 2002.], 350 lpp.
4. Politikas ietekmes vērtēšana politikas plānošanas sistēmā. [tiešsaiste]. Rīga: Valsts kanceleja, 2005. [Skatīts 17.04.2013.]. Pieejams: http://petijumi.mk.gov.lv/ui/DocumentContent.aspx?ID=2990 [skatīts 22.04.2013.]
Further reading
1. Apine I. Ievads politikā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998. 392 lpp.
2. Leiks, Nevils. Stratēģiskā plānošana. Rīga: Multineo, 2008. 247 lpp.
3. Valsts pārvaldes politikas attīstības patnostādnes 2008.-2013.gadam. Rīga: MK, 28.05.2008.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Evaluation. 2006 -2010, ISSN: 1356 – 3890
2. Policy Analysis. 2004-20010. ISSN 6564
3. "The Economist." 2008 - 2011. ISSN 4788