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Science, Technology & Innovation Policy (MGMT90184)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject provides those working with funding and the governance of research and innovation with knowledge and insights in areas such as:
- structured overview of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy (theory and practice);
- review of the state of the art in tools and methods for funding STI capacity building;
- structured forum for policy learning and exchange of ideas.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion, participants should be able to apply what they have learned, for example by:
- conducting and presenting science and technology policy analyses;
- preparing policy briefs;
- matching policy objectives to funding instruments;
- ability to identify and analyse science and technology policy trends.
Generic skills
On completing this subject, participants should be able to:
- communicate with people who work in different cultures and contexts;
- investigate policy and strategy problems, and generate options to resolve them;
- assess the risks and benefits of different solutions to policy problems;
- apply accepted policies and principles to different kinds of cases;
- make well-informed management decisions that consider specific contexts.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written response to science, technology and innovation policy debates
| Week 3 | 30% |
Written assignment
| End of the teaching period | 70% |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Tertiary Education (Management) Course Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education (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.
Last updated: 10 February 2024