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Applied Syndicate Project (PADM90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2024
Overview
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The Applied Syndicate Project is a capstone option in the Melbourne Master of Public Administration. The Melbourne MPA is an interdisciplinary, globally-focused program for managers that work within or with government. This subject enables participants to draw on the expertise developed throughout the MPA and apply it in real time to a contemporary project. The project is team-based to mirror the practical experience of managers and will be developed and overseen by both a professional and academic mentor. The syndicate group will work in consultation with their practice and academic mentors to develop a project brief, undertake analysis, and prepare a professional report to the sponsoring organisation. The syndicate will present their report at the Capstone Presentation Day.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Understand the nature of applied research and it’s power in addressing practical problems;
- Appreciate the complexities of bringing together theory and practice to develop managerial strategies; and
- Apply their professional skills (working ethically; managing effectively; using evidence) in a team-based environment.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject students should have developed:
- a high-level ability to combine professional skills with discipline-based expertise in political science, law and economics, and to apply this complex synthesis to professional practice in order to complete a contemporary, relevant, team-based project;
- a highly-developed capacity to adapt to new situations and reflect upon professional practice in order to most effectively address the challenges that arise in the course of a managerial project;
- well-developed interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to a significant managerial project, including report-writing, workplace discussions, negotiation and management and lobbying strategies;
- the ability to draw upon an extensive repertoire of advanced professional skills including skills in leadership, negotiation, decision analysis and strategic management, and to apply them to a significant, team-based managerial project; and
- the ability to plan and execute a group-project-based capstone experience, demonstrating an ability to solve problems and respond to developments that arise in a professional context with creativity, integrity and cultural sensitivity.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-PA Master of Public Administration
- MC-PAENH Master of Public Administration (Enhanced)
- GCA-PA Graduate Certificate in Public Administration (Advanced)
- SC-PA Specialist Certificate in Public Administration
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PADM90005 | The Nature of Governing | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
No longer available | |||
No longer available |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PPMN90039 | Executive Internship |
Semester 1 (Off Campus)
Semester 2 (Off Campus)
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25 |
Recommended background knowledge
Previous study in public policy, political science, management, law, business, economics, international relations, non-profit management or cognate area.
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assessment Task 1: Syndicate group paper where the team produces an applied research/professional report
| During the examination period | 70% |
Assessment Task 2: Syndicate group presentation
| During the examination period | 20% |
Assessment Task 3: Reflective practice paper where participants reflect on the team process and individual lessons from the project Individual paper
| During the examination period | 10% |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
Total of 340 hours
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) - 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
Last updated: 30 January 2024