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Executive Leadership and Management (PPMN90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
March
August
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | March August |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This is one of the capstone subjects in the Master of Public Policy and Management and as one of the final subjects will draw upon the key theoretical and analytical perspectives and debates introduced in the core subjects. There have been widespread changes to the nature and operation of public sector activity around the world over the last few decades and these have posed significant challenges and opportunities for public sector managers. This course provides a forum to debate, interrogate, and analyse these challenges through a series of structured managerial dilemmas (i.e. cases). Complex public service environments in Australia and internationally are examined, particularly the trends in public management reform, the underlying political ideas, and the impacts 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
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Identify, compare, explain and translate major traditions, trends, and challenges in public sector management, particularly increased marketised practices and involvement from non-government actors
- Critically select and employ appropriate research methods and techniques based on case study analysis, particularly cases of innovation or approaches exemplifying current best practice
- Using the latest research provide advice to steer organisations in unfamiliar contexts towards desired outcomes
- Confidently and assuredly work with complexity in terms of information and managerial contexts as detailed in case studies to determine how public managers can best achieve their objectives
- Engage in more abstract or esoteric discussions about the change nature of public governance and to be able to explain the consequences of administrative reform in both specialist and non‐specialist language
- Clearly and persuasively communicate to diverse audiences, particularly high‐level government delegations with an awareness of cultural norms and sensitivities
- Design and critique specialised management documents, such as management strategies and case studies
- Awareness of the different impacts of services and changes on users and communities and how their needs can be considered in design improvements
- Propose solutions through enhance accountability and strengthen public sector ethics and values
- Execute a substantial public management research project both independently and within groups
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should have:
- in-depth knowledge of the disciplines of political science and policy and administration, and the ability to examine governance, policy and public sector reform issues from other disciplinary perspectives.
- critical and strong reasoning skills, and creativity in applying theory and research methods to complex practical problems across diverse contexts.
- effective oral and written communication skills.
- an advanced appreciation of the Asian and Pacific regions, including Indigenous knowledge, cultures and values and sustainable futures.
- autonomy, self-motivation, self-direction and outstanding organisational skills to set goals and manage time and priorities.
- skills in self-assessment, self-awareness, reflective and lifelong learning, with an overriding commitment to personal and professional integrity.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
For students in the 200 Point Master of Public Policy and Management:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PPMN90042 | Political Problems and Policy Responses |
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
PPMN90037 | Governance |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
For students in the 150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PPMN90037 | Governance |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PPMN90006 | Executive Leadership and Management |
August (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
PPMN90006 | Executive Leadership and Management |
August (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Please note: Students can not enrol in both PPMN90007 Public Policy Analysis and PPMN90006 Executive Leadership and Management in the same semester without the approval of the Director of Master of Public Policy and 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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
August
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Case Response
| 2 weeks after Day 2 of classes | 20% |
Case Response
| 2 weeks after Day 4 of classes | 20% |
Strategy Paper
| One month after final day of classes | 60% |
March
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Case Response
| 2 weeks after Day 2 of classes | 20% |
Case Response
| 2 weeks after Day 4 of classes | 20% |
Strategy Paper
| One month after final day of classes | 60% |
November
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Case Response
| 2 weeks after Day 2 of classes | 20% |
Group case presentation
| On the final day of classes | 20% |
Strategy Paper
| One month after final day of classes | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Peter Ghin 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 13 March 2020 to 16 May 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 4 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 May 2020 Assessment period ends 8 June 2020 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 7 August 2020 to 10 October 2020 Last self-enrol date 7 August 2020 Census date 7 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 October 2020 Assessment period ends 2 November 2020 August contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
A quota of 48 students per availability has been set for this subject. Places will be reserved for students in their final semester, and then priority will be given to students in their final 100 points of the degree. All students should submit their preferences via the degree’s LMS website at the start of their degree.
For the Jakarta intensive, the course overall weighted average marks will also be taken into account. Students who wants to undertake this intensive need to apply through https://studyos.students.unimelb.edu.au/?go=ppmn90006 and will be notified the outcome by the mid-year 2020.
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.
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022