6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Chief examiner(s)
Associate Professor Dayna Simpson
(Second semester)
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Prerequisites
Successful completion of 36 credit points or seek Chief Examiner's approval before undertaking this unit.
Co-requisites
Students must be enrolled in course B6006, B6007, B6009 or B6012.
Synopsis
This unit assists students to understand the theory and practice of policy analysis, the role of evidence in decision making and how policy analysis contributes to better policy outcomes.
Outcomes
Our students will be able to:
- explain different theories and methods of policy analysis
- apply theories and methods of analysis to policy issues
- design strategies to address policy issues.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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