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Exit Surveys

We need your feedback. We are keen to hear your impressions of the program. Your opinions matter.

MPPA Program Exit Survey

You have received the survey because you enrolled in PADM 5129 (the capstone course) for the Winter 2024 term. We will use your responses to inform our curriculum planning in the years ahead. The information will be anonymous and not released to instructors until grades are submitted. The survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

Q1: Do you agree the MPPA program helped you develop the following competencies and skills:

a. Explain the insights and shortcomings of policy studies and of the leading theories and issues in the relationship between the state, economy, and society, including how the work of key classical theorists underlies that of many contemporary thinkers and debates.(Required)
b. Explain the principles and values of our democratic and political system, as well as how the Westminster system of government has evolved and how it currently works.(Required)
c. Explain how public policy formulation and implementation works in both theory and practice, and how policy-making is changing.(Required)
d. Interpret micro- and macro- economic models and methods as used in policy analysis, and explain their limitations.(Required)
e. Use evidence-based policy and public management research to design ethical, sound and practical research projects that employ qualitative and quantitative methods.(Required)
f. Critically judge policy proposals for their ability to advance the public interest.(Required)
g. Develop oral, visual, and written materials – suitable for a career in the public sector, broadly defined – that effectively communicate policy analysis advice.(Required)
h. Summarize how knowledge of theory and practical writing, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills are essential for success in public sector careers.(Required)
i. Explain and justify, on the basis of ethical principles, decisions and courses of action in a public sector or research career.(Required)
Q4. Did you attend the induction exercise on Measuring Up? Data in the Contemporary Governance of the Canadian Charitable Sector?(Required)

Demographics

Q6. Gender
Q7. Did you choose to take any of the prerequisites while in the program?
Q8. Did you receive advance completion credits for any of the core courses