Public Policy & Management Thesis

Subject PPMN40005 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission to the Bachelor of Public Policy and Management Honours program, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management.
Corequisites: 166-558 Social Science Research Seminar
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Recommended Background Knowledge: Public Policy at Undergraduate level
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

Prof Brian Galligan

Contact

Prof. Brian Galligan
galligan@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A supervised thesis embodying the results of a student"s own research.
Objectives:
  • show a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to issues being studied.
  • show an awareness of the latest research directions in the subject.
  • have shown a capacity for independent research.
Assessment: A thesis of 12 000 words (100%) due in October for students who commence in semester one, and June for students who commence in semester two.
Prescribed Texts: none
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research.
  • be able to present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor.
  • be able to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field.
  • be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates.
  • be able to test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates.
  • be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner.
  • be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Notes: The Public Policy and Management Thesis is a compulsory component of the Public Policy and Management Honours and Postgraduate Diploma programs.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Public Policy and Management(Honours)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Public Policy and Management

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