Final Project
Subject EDUC90604 (2011)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.
| Credit Points: | 25 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 56 hours. Total Time Commitment: 240 hours. | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: | None |
Coordinator
Dr Geoff SharrockContact
LH Martin Institute| Subject Overview: | In the second year of the MTEM program participants undertake a consultancy or action learning project. Their projects report will present proposals for management to act on, arguing a case with data and analysis. Projects will be designed to tackle a real life institutional issue; integrate participant learning; and demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills developed during the program. At the first residential school for this unit, participants are introduced to action learning, consulting and project management methods, and given guidance as to project design and expectations about project outcomes. Projects may be conducted on an individual or team basis outside the participant’s own work area, or in another tertiary institutional setting. Projects may take place in Australia or New Zealand, or overseas. |
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| Objectives: | On successful completion of this subject participants will be able to demonstrate their ability to solve complex tertiary education management problems; use quantitative/qualitative analysis; and manage a consultancy or research project. |
| Assessment: | A written 8,000 word assignment (project report) (100%), due at the end of the assessment period. |
| Prescribed Texts: | Selected readings and notes to be provided prior to commencement |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Writing for professional practice; ability to work as a team member; oral presentation skills; project management; problem solving |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Tertiary Education Management |
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