SWK4440

Social Work Management: Theory and Practice

(ART)

Max Liddell

6 points + 2.5 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield, distance + Prerequisites: SWK3260 + Social Work subjects are available only within the context of the Bachelor of Social Work degree, or with permission of the head of Social Work

Synopsis: Most social work is practiced in an organisational setting. In order to work effectively, social workers need to understand organisational processes and how they impact on practice. This subject studies organisational theory and structure and research knowledge about organisations as a basis for assessing human service organisations. This knowledge is applied particularly in the areas of program planning and evaluation and organisational change.

Assessment: Group class project (equivalent 1500 words): 33% + Paper (3000 words): 67%