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Management in Development B (DEVT90043)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject involves the study of selected key issues in the field of development studies. It is intended that the subject will assist students in broadening their understanding of development processes and update their knowledge of current debates amongst development theorists and practitioners. This will be achieved by students taking advantage of subjects and/or lectures offered by expert practitioners.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will:
- Be equipped with essential skills required in the development sector;
- Have a comprehensive understanding of participatory development methodologies.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have:
- Skills in financial management of development programs/projects;
- Skills in local resource mobilization;
- Skills in development training;
- Skills in working independently and being members of a team;
- The ability to find solutions to deal with obstacles and risks encountered during development project management at the grassroots level.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Understanding of development issues and project management
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1500 word group assignment (30%) due 1 week after the intensive teaching period.
- A 3500 word research essay (70%) due during the examination period.
- Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- September
Principal coordinator Violeta Schubert Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 32 Contact Hours:This subject is comprised of seminars and workshops delivered as an intensive over 4 days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 September 2017 to 10 September 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 September 2017 Census date 22 September 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 October 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 September contact information
Time commitment details
Total 170 hours
Additional delivery details
Seminars/workshops run from 9am until 5pm
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Subject notes
Management in Development A (semester 1) and Management in Development B (semester 2) will cover different topics and can be taken as single subjects. A is not a prerequisite for B and vice-versa.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 200 point program Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Development Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Development Studies Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 150 Point program Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 100 point program Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Development Studies - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022