Duration: 1 semester (6 months)
ECTS credits: 30
Mode of delivery: on-site, online, and hybrid instruction
Language of instruction: Croatian and English
Programme coordinator: Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (University of Rijeka)
Programme leader: dr. Marko Kovačić, Assoc. Prof.
Who is this programme for?
- Employees in public administration and local government
- Members of civil society organizations
- Consultants and managers in project management, public procurement, and strategic communication
- Graduates from social sciences, humanities, or STEM fields
Why enrol in this programme?
Public sector decision-making is increasingly based on expert analysis and evidence-informed policy design. The Public Policy Analysis microcredential is designed to equip participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to develop effective and fair policies using contemporary methodologies.
Whether you work in education, healthcare, law, transport, civil society, or the private sector, this programme adds value and opens new paths for professional development.
What will you learn?
- Critically analyse public policies at the local, national, and European level
- Develop policy documents, strategies, and briefs
- Apply policy analysis methodologies and tools in practice
- Understand the context and needs of various sectors – such as education, healthcare, culture, energy, and social policy
- Write clearly, structurally, and persuasively for decision-making purposes
- Participate in advocacy processes and strategic communication
Programme structure
The programme consists of three modules:
Challenge Module (8 ECTS)
Hands-on work on a real-world societal issue through public policy analysis and the development of a proposed solution.
Core Competencies (10 ECTS)
Covers policy theory, methodology, policy writing, and advocacy techniques.
Sectoral Public Policies (12 ECTS)
Elective courses based on your interests: security, social, educational, health, cultural, anti-corruption, innovation, energy policy, and more.
Admission requirements
- Enrolment at the University of Rijeka or another YUFE university
or - Completed undergraduate or graduate university degree in any field
How is the programme delivered?
The programme is flexible and internationally oriented. Lectures and workshops are delivered both on-site and online, including sessions by professors from Croatian and international universities (e.g., Glasgow, ELTE).
Recognition and completion
Upon successful completion of the programme and acquisition of 30 ECTS credits, participants receive a certificate of microcredential. This can serve as an upgrade to an existing degree or a step toward further specialisation.
Apply and become a public policy analyst!
In a world increasingly driven by data, participation, and transparency, your expertise in public policy analysis can make a real impact. Join a network of professionals working to improve society through knowledge.
The Public Policy Analysis micro-qualification will launch in early 2026. More information on the application process and programme details will be published in the autumn.