James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

PL2002 - Policy Analysis and Management

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts & Social Sciences

This subject provides an introduction to concepts and models associated with public policy analysis and management. Emphasis will be on applying this knowledge to understanding the complexity of public policy processes, the impact of public policies on society and how practitioners can avoid policy disasters and choose and implement policies that work. The subject is divided into three parts. The first covers goals, such as equity, efficiency and liberty. The second explores problems, such as symbols, causes, interests and decisions. The third examines solutions, such as inducements, rules and rights and powers. The subject is designed to cater to political science students and to students with an interest in public policy and its management.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PL3002 PL5002

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Hayden Lesbirel.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 10 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); essays (50%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2011
    Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Hayden Lesbirel.
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (60%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2011
    Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Hayden Lesbirel.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 10 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); essays (50%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.