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Realising The Knowledge Economy (ABPL90409)
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
Semester 1
Dr. Julie Miao: julie.miao@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Realising The Knowledge Economy develops a holistic approach to the understanding and realisation of the urban knowledge economy, i.e., an urban development strategy that draws upon knowledge-intensive sectors and activities. In particular, the implications and impacts of this strategy in property development and management, the planning of housing and infrastructure, and the attraction of human capital and the (re)construction of our built environment will be critically discussed. The subject will cover the various theoretical bases for the centrality of knowledge to the performance of urban economies, these knowledge will be used to analyse different models of planning, development and management of key knowledge spaces. It will also cover how property, the labour market and our built environment react to a knowledge-based development strategy worldwide.
Adopting a student-led learning approach, this subject is designed to capitalise on the multi-disciplinary nature of the student cohort. It uses case studies, active discussions, interactive problem solving, scenario analysis, peer review and group work, among other teaching and learning activities.An essential part of this subject is a group fieldwork around Melbourne to collect data on selected innovation districts and precincts, which requires innovative applications of your learning
Incidental Cost
This subject involves site visit( field work). Students are required to pay for their own travel.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain central characteristics, principles and processes of the knowledge economy and knowledge-based development from multi-disciplinary perspectives;
- Investigate, analyse and synthesise relevant classic and cutting-edge debates and to apply established theories to current investment and policy making practices;
- Draw on their previous learning to critically evaluate the impacts of the knowledge economy and knowledge-based development on property markets, planning practice and urban design;
- Examine and assess the impacts of existing built environment and institutional frameworks by applying mixed research methods;
- Design and communicate knowledge economy solutions for selected case studies, and contribute to professional practice or scholarship.
Generic skills
- Identify, investigate and design solutions to real-life problems, using a combination of cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, market data and methodologies and develop proper analytical frameworks to undertake informed comparative analysis
- Team-working and interpersonal skills
- Communicate effectively using different techniques where appropriate
- Confidence in the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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 1,000-word individual written assignment, reflecting on foundational material covered in the subject, due week 5, 20%;
- A 20-minute project presentation by a 3-person group. 1,000 words equivalent per student, due week 9, 20%;
- A 3,000-word individual assignment, drawing upon information collected during the group project, reflect theoretically and empirically against all the learning materials covered in this subject, due week 14, 60%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Julie Miao Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1X2 hour lecture and 1X1 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Dr. Julie Miao: julie.miao@unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Miao J. T; Benneworth P.; and Phelps N. A. (2015) Making 21st Century Knowledge Complexes: Technopoles of the world revisited, London: Routledge
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022