Governance (PPMN90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
March:
Kate Macdonald
Email: kmac@unimelb.edu.au
August:
Roberto Foa
Email: roberto.foa@unimelb.edu.au
August
March:
Kate Macdonald
Email: kmac@unimelb.edu.au
August:
Roberto Foa
Email: roberto.foa@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 August |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject examines contemporary issues in governance in Australia and internationally. The subject critically examines both traditional and emerging governance models that have dominated recent public sector reform efforts in many parts of the world. The subject focuses on the implications of these changes for the effectiveness, accountability and legitimacy of contemporary democratic governance. The subject will combine theoretical work regarding the nature of contemporary governance with studies of current debates around specific governance initiatives. The subject will look at a range of governance models operating in contemporary society and the implications of emergent governance models for politicians, public officials, non-governmental actors and citizens and the relationship(s) between global influences and emerging governance frameworks.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- developed an advanced understanding of competing models of contemporary governance;
- developed the analytical skills necessary to apply a critical evaluation of governance and public sector reform agendas in Australian and international contexts.
- developed advanced skills in analysis of governance models;
- developed a high level capacity to analyse the institutional context in which governance arrangements are developed and implemented; and
- developed a high-level research capacity for analysis of contemporary governance.
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 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
PPMN40004 Contemporary Issues in Governance
Recommended background knowledge
Political Science and / or 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
- A case study exercise of 2,000 words (20%) due during the intensive teaching period.
- A reflective essay of 3,000 words (30%) due during the intensive teaching period.
- An institutional reform project of 5,000 words (50%) 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
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject will be offered in both March and August, and delivered as an intensive over 6 days (48 hours). Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
March:
Kate Macdonald
Email: kmac@unimelb.edu.au
August:
Roberto Foa
Email: roberto.foa@unimelb.edu.au
- August
Principal coordinator Roberto Foa Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject will be offered in both March and August, and delivered as an intensive over 6 days (48 hours). Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 10 August 2018 to 20 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 24 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 October 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 August contact information
March:
Kate Macdonald
Email: kmac@unimelb.edu.au
August:
Roberto Foa
Email: roberto.foa@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- 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 - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022