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877-0231-00L 4 Credits WBZ , NDS D-GESS

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Policy-Making in Practice

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bernauer, Prof. Dr. David N. Bresch

Does not take place this semester.

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:10

Abstract

Effective management of risks and uncertainty as well as communication of scientific evidence to stakeholders and policy-makers are essential for successful policy-advice and policy-making. Hence, this module conveys the fundamentals of risk analysis/management and of writing for policy-makers. Besides an academic perspective, it features practitioners working at the technology-policy interface.

Objective

Risk Analysis and Risk Management: Participants understand (1) the role risk and uncertainty play in decision- and policy-making, (2) common approaches to risk management, (3) how to apply methods of quantitative risk analysis, (4) how to communicate risk information clearly and effectively. Writing for Policy-Makers: Participants understand (1) particular prerequisites for successful dissemination of scientific results to policy-makers and the wider public, (2) expectations and needs of different target groups and audiences, (3) how to effectively write policy briefs for stakeholders and policy-makers.

Resources

Literature

Course materials can be found on Moodle.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: WBZ , NDS
Frequency: Every two years

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Policy-Making in Practice Does not take place this semester. The lecture will be offered in the spring semester of 2026.	No time listed	46 h semesterly

Offered In

MAS in Technology and Public Policy (Two-semester full time- or four-semester part-time programme. More information at: )
- Pflichtmodule
  - Impact Analysis (Two-yearly recurring programme, offered only in spring semester. The program is offered in the spring semester of 2026.)
CAS in Technology and Public Policy: Impact Analysis (Two-yearly recurring programme, offered only in spring semester. The programme is offered in the spring semester of 2026.)
- Module