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Policy Design and Implementation (PPMN90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
March
Maria Katsonis
maria.katsonis@unimelb.edu.au
Erik Baekkeskov
erik.baekkeskov@unimelb.edu.au
July
Maria Katsonis
maria.katsonis@unimelb.edu.au
Erik Baekkeskov
erik.baekkeskov@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This is one of the capstone subjects in the Master of Public Policy and Management and will provide students with the key theoretical and analytical perspectives and debates in public policy. This subject provides an overview of key elements of policy design and implementation using an integrated design perspective. Students will be introduced to key competing theoretical models explaining policy design and implementation processes and will critically analyse the assumptions underpinning each model. We will explore how policy problems are identified, framed and contested; examine the influence of local and global actors and institutions; and discuss the role that ideas, evidence, norms and expectations play in the design process. As well as exposing students to key theoretical models, case study analysis and practice-based assessment tasks will be used to develop student’s hands-on skills in policy analysis and design. Students will also have the opportunity to learn directly from a range of elite-level policy practitioners through a series of guest lectures and workshops focusing on policy design and implementation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- have developed high level skills in policy analysis;
- have developed capacities to analyze the context in which policies are developed and implemented;
- have developed a research capacity suitable for high level policy analysis;
- have developed the capacity to review and critique the various sources of data used in policy analysis;
- have developed a high level understanding of the principles of governance and administration as they apply to public policy.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to demonstrate competence in critical, creative and theoretical thinking through essay writing, seminar discussion and presentations, conceptualising theoretical problems, forming judgments and arguments from conflicting evidence, and by critical analysis;
- be able to demonstrate proficiency in the application of policy analysis skills to empirical problems;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the academic protocols of research and presentation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A quota of 48 students per availability has been set for this subject.
Entry will be determined by a selection process and priority will be given to students in the final 100 points of the degree.
Students will be notified about the outcome of their enrolment request before the commencement of the semester in which the availability they have applied for is offered.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
PPMN90007 Advanced Policy Design
Recommended background knowledge
Public Policy at Undergraduate level
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
- 1,500 word policy review brief (15%) due after 2 weeks of the intensive teaching period.
- 2,500 word presentation on policy strategy (25%) to be delivered in class during the intensive teaching period.
- 6,000 word policy design strategy paper (60%) 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
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Erik Baekkeskov Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject will be offered twice a year in March & July, with lectures and seminars taught intensivley over 6 days. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 March 2017 to 6 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 24 January 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 March contact information
Maria Katsonis
maria.katsonis@unimelb.edu.auErik Baekkeskov
erik.baekkeskov@unimelb.edu.au - July
Principal coordinator Erik Baekkeskov Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject will be offered twice a year in March & July, with lectures and seminars taught intensivley over 6 days. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 28 July 2017 to 7 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 15 June 2017 Census date 25 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 October 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 July contact information
Maria Katsonis
maria.katsonis@unimelb.edu.auErik Baekkeskov
erik.baekkeskov@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Required readings will be made available electronically via LMS prior to the commencement of the subject's teaching period.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Public Policy and Management - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022