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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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PL5002 - Policy Analysis and Management

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Prerequisites:21 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 5 LB, CO, CP, TO, EC OR EG SUBJECTS
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

    This subject provides an advanced treatment of public policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. It explores alternative approaches to analysing public policy and how governments manage societies and develop policy solutions in seeking to resolve complex and, often, enduring, policy problems. Emphasis will be placed on choosing and managing policies that succeed rather than fail.

Learning Outcomes

  • Integrate policy analysis with traditional disciplines in the study of selected policy domains
  • Synthesise established concepts/theories and complex evidence to generate successful policies
  • Communicate policy advice to relevant political audiences

Subject Assessment

  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
  • Written > Brief - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Briefing paper - (50%) - Group & Individual

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PL2002 PL3002

Availabilities

Study Period 2, External

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Putu Mustika
Lecturer(s):
DR Putu Mustika
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
    Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU