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Management in Development B (DEVT90043)
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
August
Overview
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This subject combines the theory and practice of work in the development and humanitarian sectors. The subject will assist students to broaden their understanding of real-world processes and practices in the sector, and update their knowledge of current debates amongst development theorists and practitioners. This will be achieved by practical applied case studies, and students taking advantage of sessions facilitated by expert practitioners.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will:
- Be equipped with essential skills required in the developmentand humanitarian sectors;
- Have a comprehensive understanding of current approaches to development and humanitarian programming.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have:
- Skills in the management of development programs/projects;
- Skills in the design of programs and projects – including the incorporation of Protection, Gender and Inclusion into program plans;
- Skills in working independently and being members of a team;
- The ability to find solutions to deal with obstacles and manage risks encountered during project management.
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 15 minute group presentation in class (equivalent to 1,000 words) (20%) due during the intensive teaching period.
- A 1500 word group assignment (30%) due 1 week after the intensive teaching period.
- A 2500 word research essay (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
Dates & times
- August
Coordinator Philippa Smales Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 32 Contact Hours:This subject is comprised of seminars and workshops delivered as an intensive over 4 days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 31 August 2019 to 8 September 2019 Last self-enrol date 2 September 2019 Census date 20 September 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 October 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 August contact information
Time commitment details
Total 170 hours
Additional delivery details
Seminars/workshops run from 9am until 5pm
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 Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) - 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
- 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