James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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PL5002 - Policy Analysis and Management
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| 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 (pre 2023 PCS) |
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, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce 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 |