James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

PL2002 - Policy Analysis and Management

Credit points: 03
Year: 2017
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject provides an introduction to the concepts associated with public policy analysis and management. It covers competing policy goals and trade-offs, the various ways that governments and societal interests define policy problems, and the tools governments use in the policy process. Emphasis will be on applying this knowledge to analyse alternative policy choices. The subject is designed to cater to a wide variety of students with an interest in public policy and its management.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PL3002 PL5002

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 24-Aug-2017
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Hayden Lesbirel.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
  • 10 hours - self-directed student activities
    Assessment:web forums (30%); online quizzes (30%); group assignment (40%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 24-Aug-2017
    Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Hayden Lesbirel.
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:web forums (30%); online quizzes (30%); group assignment (40%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 24-Aug-2017
    Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Hayden Lesbirel.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
    • 10 hours - self-directed student activities
      Assessment:web forums (30%); online quizzes (30%); group assignment (40%).

      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.