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Research Evaluation (MGMT90183)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
February
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
LH Martin Institute
Currently enrolled students:
- General information:www.lhmartininstitute.edu.au/postgraduate-award-programs/80-master-of-tertiary-education-management
- Email:TL-tertiaryed@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information:www.lhmartininstitute.edu.au/postgraduate-award-programs/80-master-of-tertiary-education-management
- Email:TL-tertiaryed@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject provides an overview of research evaluation and its place in science policy, and gives participants knowledge and insight in areas such as:
- the function of evaluation in science and the ways in which scientists, scientific processes and results are subject to evaluation;
- the institutional context of research evaluation in science policy, its function in governing the science system, organizationally, nationally and internationally;
- the type of evaluations that exist on different levels, for instance project, program, institutional evaluations and rankings, as well as the tools used in evaluations, such as peer review and metrics;
- the social and organizational impacts of evaluation on the science system;
- the ways in which evaluation can be studied scientifically;
- various approaches to evaluation research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion the participants should be able to apply what they have learned, for example by:
- identifying relevant evaluation models for specific types of research activities;
- commissioning research evaluations from evaluators and set targets for evaluation studies;
- assessing the quality, significance and likely effects of research evaluation reports and communicate evaluation results to relevant stakeholders;
- design and manage a research evaluation;
- conduct research on evaluation in order to facilitate policy learning.
Generic skills
On completing the subject, participants should be able to:
- communicate on policy relevant topics in various contexts of application;
- investigate policy problems relating to evaluation and research;
- assess risks and benefits regarding different forms of evaluation;
- apply evaluation principles to different kinds of cases;
- make appropriate decisions regarding evaluation in different circumstances;
- make well-informed management decisions that consider specific contexts.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education Management (GC-TEM), Graduate Certificate in Research Management and Policy (GC-RESMGPL), or the Master of Tertiary Education Management (MC-TEM). This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
If you are interested in this subject but are not admitted in any of the above course, please email TL-tertiaryed@unimelb.edu.au
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 2 years of relevant experience; current employment in the sector.
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 x 1,000 word empirical research reports.
- 4 x 500 word commentaries on set readings - online discussion board tasks, due every two weeks, pass/fail assessment. For any discussion board task submitted late, the task increases to a 1,000 word commentary.
Hurdle Requirement:
- Participate in 3 online webinars due every 2-3 weeks. For any webinar missed, students must write and post on the discussion board a 1,000 word topic summary, drawing on the recorded webinar and related discussion board postings.
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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.
Note: all hurdle and assessment tasks must be passed.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours (including three two-hour webinars and online discussions moderated by academic staff) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 April 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 17 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 April 2017 Assessment period ends 12 May 2017 February contact information
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
LH Martin Institute
Currently enrolled students:
- General information:www.lhmartininstitute.edu.au/postgraduate-award-programs/80-master-of-tertiary-education-management
- Email:TL-tertiaryed@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information:www.lhmartininstitute.edu.au/postgraduate-award-programs/80-master-of-tertiary-education-management
- Email:TL-tertiaryed@unimelb.edu.au
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 assignments.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Last updated: 10 February 2024