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Public Management (PPMN90006)
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
August
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 management. This subject examines contemporary issues in public management in Australia and internationally through a range of theoretical and practical perspectives. It explores the nature of public management in a complex public service environment, critically examining the trends in public management reform and examining their underlying ideas and their impact on policy and practice. The subject focuses on the implications of these changes for the design and delivery of public services, the role and functions of public managers and their relations with politicians, non–governmental actors and the public.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should:
- have a thorough knowledge of contemporary theories and methods of public sector management;
- have skills in evaluating current challenges, trends, programs and management practices;
- have a well-developed critical understanding of the place of public management and public managers in contemporary governance systems, the dilemmas and opportunities both face;
- be familiar with issues related to designing public services, delivering public services, managing in public and innovation and change in public services.
Generic skills
On successful 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 public management theory 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
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
PPMN90006 Advanced Public Management
Recommended background knowledge
Political Science 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. Plan for Public Management strategy paper of 1000 words (10%) due in the second week of the teaching period;
- 2. Case response of 3000 words (30%) due at the end of the teaching period;
- 3. Public Management strategy paper of 6000 words (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
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Janine O'Flynn Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours total, delivered intensively with lectures and seminars taught over 6 days. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 7 March 2018 to 27 April 2018 Last self-enrol date 19 February 2018 Census date 5 April 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 4 June 2018 March contact information
- August
Principal coordinator Scott Brenton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours total, delivered intensively with lectures and seminars taught over 6 days. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 August 2018 to 13 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 17 August 2018 Census date 24 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 October 2018 Assessment period ends 17 November 2018 August contact information
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 intensive teaching period.
- Subject notes
A quota of 48 students per availability has been set for this subject.
Entry will be determined by a selection process. Priority will be given to students in the final 100 points of the degree. Students are required to complete the online request form:
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/GN1VBvtzJpks3?domain=docs.google.com
Students will be notified about the outcome of their enrolment request before the commencement of semester.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022