The Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation at Cavendish University Zambia covers the core principles and paradigms of monitoring and evaluation studies. Students study logic models, theories of change, and the development of monitoring and evaluation systems and work plans. The course also covers the processes involved in monitoring and evaluation. In the second semester, students learn to use application software for monitoring and evaluation such as SPSS, data management, and evaluate capacities and conditions for monitoring and evaluation projects. The course concludes with preparation of an evaluation report. The program is designed for graduates from any recognized university and is available full-time on campus, as blended learning for working adults, or via distance learning for those away from campus. The minimum duration is 12 months.
Modules
- Principles and paradigms of Monitoring and Evaluation studies
- Logic Models and Theories of change
- Monitoring and Evaluation Systems, and Work plans
- Monitoring and Evaluation Processes
- Application Software for Monitoring and Evaluation – SPSS
- Data Management for Monitoring and Evaluation
- Capacities and Conditions for Monitoring and Evaluation
- Evaluation Report