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Governance (PPMN90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject examines contemporary issues in governance in Australia and internationally. The subject critically examines both traditional and emerging governance models that have dominated recent public sector reform efforts in many parts of the world. The subject focuses on the implications of these changes for the effectiveness, accountability and legitimacy of contemporary democratic governance. The subject will combine theoretical work regarding the nature of contemporary governance with studies of current debates around specific governance initiatives. The subject will look at a range of governance models operating in contemporary society and the implications of emergent governance models for politicians, public officials, non-governmental actors and citizens and the relationship(s) between global influences and emerging governance frameworks.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Identify, compare and explain major traditions, trends, challenges and reforms in contemporary political debates and governance systems
- Critically select and employ appropriate research methods and techniques based on rigorous analysis
- Demonstrate mastery of the latest scholarship in studies of governance
- Comfortably and assuredly work with complexity in terms of information to creatively and expertly distinguish between different dilemmas and opportunities
- Assemble and critique case studies
- Improve governance systems by drawing upon best practice
- Execute a governance 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
PPMN40004
Recommended background knowledge
Political Science and / or Public Policy 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Case study analysis
| Due after Day 2 of classes | 20% |
Theoretical review essay
| Due after Day 4 of classes | 20% |
Group presentation
| On Day 6 | 10% |
Governance reform project
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- February
Coordinators Jeremiah Brown and Michael McGann Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 48 hours: delivered intensively with 8 hour lectures and seminars taught over six days from the teaching start date. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 23 February 2024 to 6 April 2024 Last self-enrol date 1 March 2024 Census date 8 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 April 2024 Assessment period ends 27 April 2024 February contact information
- July
Coordinators Paul Fawcett and Michael McGann Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 48 hours: delivered intensively with 8 hour lectures and seminars taught over six days from the teaching start date. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 20 July 2024 to 30 August 2024 Last self-enrol date 29 July 2024 Census date 2 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 30 August 2024 Assessment period ends 20 September 2024 July contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) Course Master of Public Policy and Management Specialisation (formal) Public Policy and Management - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024