Students have the opportunity to:

I - Take a written and an oral exam, or in alternative

II - Prepare and present a group or individual work at the end of the course. 

The students could select among different topics like:
- comparative case studies (countries, regions, cities, municipalities etc)
- public administration reforms
- the impact of the financial crisis in a particular country or group of countries
- the role of the EU on a particular EU country
- the role of the EU on countries that are willing to join the EU
- other topics selected by the student
The work should be from 7 to 15 pages.

A point system is being implemented:

- Attendance is mandatory. All the students that will attend at least 80% of the classes will be awarded 1 point
- Active participation is awarded with 2 points

Written and Oral exam or the Group/Individual project work is evaluated with a maximum of 27 points.

Students are also allowed to take both the exam and present a final work (from 7 to 15 pages).

Non attending students are required to take a written and oral exam.