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Leading Innovation (PPMN90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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In this subject we will examine the key public sector management fields of:
i) performance measurement and management;
ii) change management;
iii) driving innovation in public sector agencies; and
iv) innovation policy at the national level.
Performance management and measurement have become cornerstones of how modern public sector organisations account for what they do. This subject will review this historical development, its implementation in practice, and its consequences. It will explore a range of theoretical and practical strategies, approaches and methods for analysing performance management and measurement in the public sector. A background in statistics and analytics is not required to complete this part of the subject. Contrary to public perception, many public sector organisations are subject to a very high degree of change and disruption. This subject will equip public sector leaders with a theoretical understanding and practical toolbox of approaches to managing a major change management exercise in government. A range of case studies will be used to provide a step by step analysis of the challenges in driving major change. Understanding the underlying factors which lead to effective policy, process and program innovation in government is central to the capacity of governments to deliver better policy and better outcomes for the whole community. This subject will seek to explain what drives public sector innovation and the structures, processes and individuals that promote and obstruct it. The subject will examine the role of government in driving large scale innovation and how to build a national innovation system that promotes technology and high wage economic growth for a nation.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should:
- Appreciate the context(s) that modern public sector organizations operate in and the major reform movements that are underway in public sector management and public service delivery;
- Develop a knowledge base of case studies that involve intense innovation or major adaptive challenges for the public sector involving new technology, electronic government, performance management, networks, market design and new models of regulation;
- Have an understanding of the range of actions available to public sector leaders to manage a process of change or lead innovation in their organisation or field of policy or service delivery;
- Have a clear understanding of the key theoretical approaches advanced to explain public sector innovation;
- Have capacities to analyse the context in which innovations are developed and implemented; and
- Have greater understanding of the institutional and individual level factors which drive and hinder governmental innovation.
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
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- A 2,500 word policy proposal (50%) due two weeks after the first weekend of classes.
- A 2,500 word research paper (50%) due during the semester 2 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
- September
Principal coordinator Nicholas Reece Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 32 hours total: This subject will be taught intensively from 9am - 5pm over 4 days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 September 2018 to 14 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 14 September 2018 Census date 5 October 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 October 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 September contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Administration Course Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Marketing Communications Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 150 point Master of Marketing Communications Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management - 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