UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · UNITED STATES
PUB POL 647: Excel for Public Policy
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
3 mo
Duration
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IELTS
€26k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Master's
Level
- 1.5Credit Hours
- 30Class Size
- Credit/No CreditGrading
This course provides an accelerated introduction to essential public policy research and analysis skills using Microsoft Excel. It is designed to equip students with fundamental abilities in accessing, manipulating, analyzing, and presenting data within a spreadsheet environment. Proficiency in spreadsheet software remains crucial in professional settings, and this course will prepare you for both basic and intermediate applications of Excel. No prior Excel knowledge is required, though a foundational understanding of statistics is recommended.
Curriculum
The course covers a range of topics including data import, formatting, and management. Analytical skills taught include producing summary tables, creating visualizations, and performing various statistical analyses such as ANOVA and regression.
- Single Term
- Excel for Public PolicyPUBPOL 647
Frequently asked questions
- What will I learn in PUB POL 647: Excel for Public Policy?
- This course offers an introduction to using Microsoft Excel for public policy research and data analysis. You will learn to import, manipulate, analyze, and present data, covering topics from basic formatting to statistical analyses like ANOVA and regression.
- Is any prior knowledge of Excel required?
- No prior Excel knowledge is required to take this course. However, a foundational understanding of statistics is recommended.
- How many credit hours is this course?
- PUB POL 647 is a 1.5 credit hour course.
- What are the tuition fees for international students?
- For international students enrolling full-time (9+ credit hours) in Fall & Winter terms, non-resident tuition is $30,685 for 9+ credit hours, plus $241.19 in mandatory fees. Your tuition for this 1.5 credit hour course will be prorated.
- How do I apply for this course?
- Information on applying to graduate programs at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is available on their admissions page. Specific enrollment details for individual courses may be found within internal university systems.
Entry requirements
GeneralFamiliarity with basic concepts of statistics is recommended.
No prior knowledge of Excel is expected.
Fees
Tuition (international)For a full-time graduate course load (9+ credit hours) for the Fall & Winter terms, non-resident tuition is $30,685. Mandatory fees are $241.19. This course is 1.5 credit hours, so tuition will be prorated.
Tuition (home)For a full-time graduate course load (9+ credit hours) for the Fall & Winter terms, Michigan residents' tuition is $15,204. Mandatory fees are $241.19. This course is 1.5 credit hours, so tuition will be prorated.
LivingEstimated cost of attendance details can be found via the Office of Financial Aid.
Tuition and fees are assessed per credit hour. The figures provided are for full-time enrollment for the 2025-26 academic year. Please visit the Office of the Registrar for the most up-to-date information.
How to apply
1. Check Program AdmissionsVisit the University of Michigan School of Public Health website for prospective students to learn about program admission requirements and application processes.
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Frequently asked questions
What will I learn in PUB POL 647: Excel for Public Policy?
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This course offers an introduction to using Microsoft Excel for public policy research and data analysis. You will learn to import, manipulate, analyze, and present data, covering topics from basic formatting to statistical analyses like ANOVA and regression.
Is any prior knowledge of Excel required?
+
No prior Excel knowledge is required to take this course. However, a foundational understanding of statistics is recommended.
How many credit hours is this course?
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PUB POL 647 is a 1.5 credit hour course.
What are the tuition fees for international students?
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For international students enrolling full-time (9+ credit hours) in Fall & Winter terms, non-resident tuition is $30,685 for 9+ credit hours, plus $241.19 in mandatory fees. Your tuition for this 1.5 credit hour course will be prorated.
How do I apply for this course?
+
Information on applying to graduate programs at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is available on their admissions page. Specific enrollment details for individual courses may be found within internal university systems.