BRWN-200013 - Introduction to Cost-Benefit and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for Evaluating Policies & Programs
Registration deadline: May 23rd
This course will be held online via Zoom with asynchronous work in Canvas/WUEx. Access to a computer/laptop with internet access is required.
15 CEUs/CPH units (7.5 Live | 7.5 Self-Study)
Cost-benefit (benefit-cost) analysis (CBA) and cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) are common decision-making tools in social and health policy, public health, medicine, and related settings. These basic economic evaluation concepts are used by program managers, agencies, governments, and funders to add structured, transparent, and scientific information to policy evaluation and resource allocation discussions. This course will include a brief survey of core concepts in each method, and provide students with the building blocks to conduct a simple evaluation of their own. Limitations and extensions will be explored to help students understand criticisms and appropriate applications. Each day of the course will begin with a core lecture on concepts and techniques. Small group activities and hands-on exercises will illustrate applications, limitations, and reinforce concepts. A variety of examples will be reviewed and discussed to illustrate economic evaluation. Students are encouraged to contribute applications, problems, questions, or data from outside experience or employment for further classroom discussion and analysis. No specialized software is required.
Class size is limited to 25.
$399 General Admission with Early Bird Discount* ($650 after April 30th)
$349 Non-profit/Education/Government Employees with Early Bird Discount* ($450 after April 30th)
*Applicable discount can be applied during checkout.
This class will include both degree-seeking graduate students and practicing professionals. Individuals registering through Professional Development will receive continuing education units - but not academic credit - for the class.
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Learner Outcomes
- Describe and compare basic principles of economic evaluation.
- Apply costing methods to study the resources required to carry out a program, policy, or intervention.
- Evaluate and select strategies, based on economic principles.
- Develop a data collection framework for future economic evaluations.