SWK4440

Social Work Management: Theory and Practice

(MED)

Max Liddell

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield + OCDL + Prerequisites: SWK3260 + Social Work units are available only within the context of the Bachelor of Social Work degree, or with permission

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: Essay (1500 words): 33% + Major essay (3000 words): 67%