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COST-EFFECTIVENESS & BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS IN EDUCATION

EDPOL 743
Course Description

Introduction and application of methods of economic evaluation in education focusing on the use of cost, cost-effectiveness, and benefit-cost analyses. Topics include collecting inputs; pricing; estimating costs; adjusting for inflation, amortization, and units; sensitivity analyses; measuring effectiveness; quantifying benefits; computing rates of return; and communicating results. Lecture and project based with focus on real-world application, data collection, replication, and peer review.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
4

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

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A Rate
100%

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Class Size
13

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Instructors (2025 Fall)

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