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Management in Development A (DEVT90044)
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
March
Overview
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This subject involves the study of development practice. It focuses on ways in which development practitioners can work effectively with communities to achieve development outcomes.
The structure of the subject is based on a project cycle for a community-based initiative. First, we consider the assessment of local needs and the methods available to achieve a proper understanding of local priorities. Then we work on the project design process, considering the options available for an effective project design and the implications of each one. We move on to consider how best to attract and mobilise resources, including communicating through project design documents and proposals. And then we learn about effective project management. The final session addresses questions of innovation in development practice and looks at recent developments in processes, concepts and methods.
Along the way, extensive use will be made of real-life case studies, stories and the voices and opinions of people working on practical development projects, especially practitioners and community members. The challenges and compromises faced in tackling complex economic, social and human development issues are discussed throughout the subject. Students will engage in group work and participatory learning methods.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will:
- Be equipped with essential skills in development practice
- Have a comprehensive understanding of participatory development methodologies
- Have developed skills in communicating on development practice
- Be able to engage with the complexities of complex projects that focus on community level social and economic development
- Understand the knowledge and aptitude required to be effective development practitioners, independently and as members of a team
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 2,000 word essay (40%) due mid-semester.
- A 3,000 word essay (60%) 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
- March
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 32 Contact Hours: This subject is comprised of seminars and workshops delivered as an intensive over 5 days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 16 March 2018 to 27 April 2018 Last self-enrol date 23 March 2018 Census date 6 April 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 March contact information
Time commitment details
Total 170 hours
Additional delivery details
Seminars/workshops run from 10am until 4pm.
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 150 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Development Studies Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 150 Point program Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 100 point program Informal specialisation Gender and Development Specialisation - 200 point program Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of 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