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Institutional Research in Tert Ed (MGMT90170)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject provides an overview of key elements of institutional research in tertiary education, to provide participants with knowledge and insights in areas such as:
- the foundations of institutional research: its history, emergence as a profession, contexts of application, and the role it plays in institutional governance and management
- international developments, concepts and approaches: the emergence of benchmarks and rankings and the use of institutional classifications
- analytic resources: common tools, techniques and technologies
- common domains of analysis: student enrolments, progression and completion, programs of study, research activity, workforce planning.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion, participants should be able to apply what they have learned, for example by:
- describing the role of institutional research in tertiary education policy, planning and practice
- using institutional research to support management and leadership activities
- analysing trends and making projections for planning purposes in areas such as student demand, supply of staff, resource requirements and information needs.
Generic skills
On completing this subject, participants should be able to:
- communicate with people who work in different cultures and contexts
- investigate policy and strategy problems, and generate options to resolve them
- assess the risks and benefits of different solutions to management problems
- apply accepted policies and principles to different kinds of cases
- make well-informed management decisions that consider specific contexts.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
You must have taken the following subject prior to enrolling or you must take the subject concurrently.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90113 | Tertiary Education Policy and Management | Semester 1 (Online) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
An undergraduate degree or equivalent; at least 5 years of relevant experience; current employment in the sector, and employer support to attend the program.
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 3,000 word written assignment, due at end of subject, (100%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Four online discussion board tasks - 4 x 500 word commentaries on set readings, due every 2 weeks. For any discussion board task submitted late, the task increases to a 1,000 word commentary.
Note: all hurdle and assessment tasks must be passed.
Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs/online classes) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Additional delivery details
Participation in discussion boards and webinars and final 3,000 word assignment.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Set readings are provided online before the subject commences.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 10 February 2024