Management in Development B

Subject DEVT90043 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

October, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 09-Oct-2015 to 17-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 09-Oct-2015
Census Date 23-Oct-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-Nov-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 28 hours, comprising 2 x 2-day seminars delivered as an intensive
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours total

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

Understanding of development issues and project management

Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Robert Nurick

Contact

Profressor Robert Nurick

robert.nurick@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject involves the study of selected key issues in the field of development studies. It is intended that the subject will assist students in broadening their understanding of development processes and update their knowledge of current debates amongst development theorists and practitioners. This will be achieved by students taking advantage of subjects and/or lectures offered by expert practitioners.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students will:

  • Be equipped with essential skills required in the development sector;
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of participatory development methodologies.
Assessment:

A 1500 word group assignment (30%) due 1 week after the intensive teaching period, and a 3500 word research essay (70%) due during the examination period.

Hurdle Requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory on all 4 days. Regular participation in class is required.

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

Online subject reader will be available.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject, students will have:

  • Skills in financial management of development programs/projects;
  • Skills in local resource mobilization;
  • Skills in development training;
  • Skills in working independently and being members of a team;
  • The ability to find solutions to deal with obstacles and risks encountered during development project management at the grassroots level.
Notes:

Management in Development A (semester 1) and Management in Development B (semester 2) will cover different topics and can be taken as single subjects. A is not a prerequisite for B and vice-versa.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of Development Studies
100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender && Development)
150 Point Master of Development Studies
150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender && Development)
200 Point Master of Development Studies
200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender && Development)
Gender and Development Specialisation - 100 Point Program
Gender and Development Specialisation - 150 Point Program
Gender and Development Specialisation - 200 Point Program

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