Principles of Pub Private Partnerships

Subject PPMN90015 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Hawthorn - 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, Hawthorn - 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

Na

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours of lectures/tutorials/syndicate work
Total Time Commitment: A total of approximately 120 hours of student time commitment for the subject.
Prerequisites: nil
Corequisites: nil
Recommended Background Knowledge: nil
Non Allowed Subjects: nil
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests 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.
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Contact

Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs

Level 3, 442 Auburn Rd

Hawthorn VIC 3122

Phone: 9810 3300

Email: mccp.enquiries@mccp.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

note: Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs is not currently accepting new enrolments into this subject.


This subject deals with the principles of successful delivery of projects through the Public Private Partnerships (PPP) procurement method. The course will discuss the application of the PPP mechanism both in Australia and internationally through, where appropriate, the review of relevant case studies. Specific content will deal with typical PPP processes, identification of appropriate projects for PPP, project definition and output specifications, public interest test, value for money, evaluation processes, commercial considerations, risk identification, allocation and management, the tendering and bid evaluation process, contracts and contract administration.

Objectives: Students who successfully complete this subject should:
• Understand the workings and application of Public Private Partnerships
• Have acquired expertise associated with aspects of Public Private Partnerships in areas such as: project definition and output specifications, public interest test, risk management, contracts and contract management.
Assessment:
Two tests of one-hour (10 per cent each) or equivalent,
One assignment of 2000 words (30 per cent), and
Final two-hour examination (50 per cent)
Prescribed Texts: nil
Recommended Texts: Na
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Refer to MCCP website.
Links to further information: www.mccp.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Master of Public Infrastructure (Coursework)
Postgraduate Certificate in Public and Private Partnerships

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