PPM9230

Public policy

Ms Deirdre O'Neill

6 points
* One 3-hour session per week
* City and distance

Objectives On completion of the subject students should understand the environment in which public policy is shaped within the Australian context; recognise models of decision-making within bureaucracy; be able to assess the different theories of public policy process as they apply to the Australian environment; be able to appraise the contribution of different individuals and institutions to the processes of public policy.

Synopsis This subject introduces public policy and the public policy process with particular reference to the Australian context. It includes theories of public policy, models of decision-making, methods of evaluation and implementation. Case studies in Australian public policy will be analysed within this course

Assessment Written (3000 words): 40%
* Oral presentation: 10%
* Examination (2 hours): 50%

Prescribed texts

Brett J, Gillespie and Goot (eds) Developments in Australian politics Macmillan, 1994
Davis G and others Public policy in Australia 2nd edn, Allen and Unwin, 1993