Faculty: Educational Programs This major focuses on the economic aspects of education and the planning of educational systems. Students develop skills in educational finance, policy analysis, economic evaluation, and strategic planning. Graduates are prepared for careers in educational administration, policy-making, research, and consulting. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of educational economics and planning. - Develop skills in analyzing educational finance and budgeting. - Learn techniques for conducting economic evaluations of educational programs. - Explore principles of educational policy analysis and development. - Analyze and interpret educational data and economic indicators. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills for effective educational management and policy-making. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Educational Economy and Planning** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in educational economics and planning. - Fundamentals of educational finance, policy analysis, and strategic planning. 2. **Educational Finance** - Principles of educational finance, including budgeting, funding mechanisms, and financial management. - Techniques for analyzing and managing educational budgets and financial resources. 3. **Economic Evaluation of Education** - Fundamentals of economic evaluation, including cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and return on investment. - Techniques for conducting economic evaluations of educational programs and policies. 4. **Educational Policy Analysis** - Principles of educational policy analysis, including policy development, implementation, and evaluation. - Techniques for analyzing and developing educational policies and reforms. 5. **Strategic Planning in Education** - Fundamentals of strategic planning, including visioning, goal setting, and action planning. - Techniques for developing and implementing strategic plans for educational institutions and systems. 6. **Educational Data Analysis** - Principles of educational data analysis, including statistical methods, data interpretation, and research design. - Techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting educational data and economic indicators. 7. **Educational Research Methods** - Principles of educational research methods, data analysis, and project management. - Techniques for conducting and presenting research in educational economics and planning. 8. **Practicum in Educational Economy and Planning** - Real-world experiences in educational economy and planning, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in educational administration, policy-making organizations, or research institutions. - Application of learned skills in practical educational management and policy-making scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Educational Economy and Planning** - Comprehensive project applying skills in educational finance, policy analysis, or strategic planning. - Delivery of a polished educational policy analysis, financial management plan, or strategic planning initiative. **Assessment Methods:** - Educational finance analyses, economic evaluation reports, policy analysis papers, strategic planning projects, data analysis studies, research methodology projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Educational Finance: Policy and Practice" by various authors. - "Economic Evaluation of Educational Programs" by various authors. - "Educational Policy Analysis" by various authors. - "Strategic Planning for Education" by various authors. - "Educational Data Analysis" by various authors. - "Educational Research Methods" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of economics, education, and research methods. Suitable for students interested in educational administration, policy-making, and research. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. Additional specialized training or a Master's degree may be required for advanced practice. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Educational Economy and Planning and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields, such as a Master's in Education, Educational Policy, or related disciplines. **Target Audience:** Aspiring educational administrators, policy analysts, researchers, consultants, and individuals seeking careers in educational administration, policy-making, research, and consulting. This major equips students with the economic, analytical, and strategic planning skills needed to excel in educational economy and planning, supporting careers in educational administration, policy-making, research, and consulting.