Study programme 2025-2026Français
Observation critique dans le secteur public
Programme component of Master's in Economic and Social Policy : Specialist Focus on Local Government Management (MONS) (day schedule) à la Warocqué School of Business and Economics

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UW-M1-POGCOT-043-MCompulsory UEVANDERNOOT JulienW765 - Finances publiques et Fiscalité
  • VANDERNOOT Julien

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français8076001212.00Full academic year

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
W-FPFI-041Observation critique dans le secteur public - AAEP80000A
W-FPFI-042Observation critique dans le secteur public - AAEHP007600A

Integrated test : there will be no assessment for each AA but a single assessment for the UE.
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Master specialist knowledge in the field of economic, political and social sciences in order to mobilise it on issues related to political, economic and social environments.
    • Master decision-making processes of public bodies and services.
    • Assimilate political, economic and social environments.
  • Analyse concrete political, social and economic issues in a multidisciplinary way, identifying future societal changes.
    • Analyse a situation by critically selecting adapted methodological theories and approaches.
    • Mobilise acquired skills in a specific professional environment.
  • Develop innovative solutions/actions/policies/methodologies adapted to an institutional and social context of actors concerned in a process of change.
    • Innovate in the development of methodologies and tools for analysis and decision-making in economic, political and social sciences.
    • Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
  • Implement a scientific approach in order to carry out detailed research on issues within the economic, social or political field.
    • Construct a reference framework, formulate questions or hypotheses from the analysis of scientific literature.
  • Independently or collectively mobilise the skills acquired through training, in social and political fields.
    • Appropriately mobilise expertise taking into account the constraints and resources in the situation encountered.
  • Be critical and have a general overview of the analysis of problems and implementation of actions in the economic, social and political fields.
    • Critically analyse the extent and limitations of actions implemented in the economic, social and political field.
  • Communicate, orally and in writing, in a structured and relevant way.
    • Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
    • Present (orally and in writing) a personal and adapted summary to the public concerned (to colleagues, non-specialists, sponsors or hierarchy), resulting from their own productions or not.

Learning Outcomes of UE

The aim of this course is to allow students to observe the functioning of a public sector entity during an internship

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Preparation and follow-up sessions
Observation period

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Report

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

  • N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

/

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Report

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Report

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
W-FPFI-041
  • Cours magistraux
W-FPFI-042
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Stages et activités d'intégration professionnelle

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
W-FPFI-041
  • Face-to-face
W-FPFI-042
  • Remote

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
W-FPFI-041Not applicable
W-FPFI-042Not applicable

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
W-FPFI-041Not applicable
W-FPFI-042Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
W-FPFI-041Not applicable
W-FPFI-042Not applicable
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 24/04/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
20, place du Parc, B7000 Mons - Belgique
Tél: +32 (0)65 373111
Courriel: info.mons@umons.ac.be