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Realising The Knowledge Economy (ABPL90409)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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: 21 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: 21 February 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

An individual written assignment, reflecting on foundational material covered in the subject

  • 1000 words
Week 520%

Individual written assignment

  • 1000 words
Week 920%

An individual assignment, drawing upon information collected during the group project, reflect theoretically and empirically against all the learning materials covered in this subject , due first week of the examination period

  • 3000 words
Week 1460%

Last updated: 21 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorJulie Miao
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

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Last updated: 21 February 2024

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: 21 February 2024