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Overview
What you will study
The Leading Successful Programs - Using Evidence to Assess Effectiveness program offered by Harvard University considers many types of evaluations—including design, process and impact—as well a wide range of methodologies. Special attention is paid to the use of data from evaluations and other types of evidence to help you provide better leadership and make more effective decisions about your programs.
During this program, you and your peers will be immersed in a highly engaging, evidence-based learning environment that features a range of interactive activities, including case studies, discussions, exercises, presentations, and readings. The curriculum provides an in-depth look at key aspects of understanding and implementing evidence-based strategies.
Whether attending on campus or online via the Colleague Companion option, the curriculum will provide you with an in-depth look at key aspects of understanding and implementing evidence-based strategies.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The big questions you need to ask about the effectiveness of programs in your organization
- How to decide what data should be collected, and when
- The kinds of evaluations and other forms of assessment you should conduct
- The key methods to evaluate the impact of programs and when each should be used
- How you should make decisions about which programs to assess
- The role of randomized experiments in evaluating the impact of a program
- How you can make sense of mixed method evaluations and then integrate quantitative and qualitative information to design and implement better programs
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
- February: online
- July: online and on-campus
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United States
Disciplines
Project Management Leadership View 201 other Short Courses in Leadership in United StatesWhat students do after studying Business & Management
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Recommended applicants include senior-level managers, program directors, grant makers, chief operating officers or budget directors of:
- Government agencies at the federal, state/province, county or city level
- Nonprofits/NGOs
- Private companies interested in corporate social responsibility
- Foundations and their grantees
- Multilateral institutions
- Development banks
- International aid agencies
The program is also designed for:
- Consultants to nonprofits or government agencies
- Legislative staffers working with committees
- Legislators seeking ways of assessing evidence of program effectiveness
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5400 USD / full≈ 5400 USD / full - Out-of-State5400 USD / full≈ 5400 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State5400 USD / full≈ 5400 USD / full
Additional Details
- On Campus fee: $10,900
Living costs
Cambridge
United States
1814 - 3756 USD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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