Subject Database

Subject Code:	DST5PRM
Subject Short Title:	PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT
Credit Points:	15
Subject Description:	The objectives of both governmental and non-governmental development agencies are largely pursued through the “development project”. In this subject students are offered an opportunity to develop insights into the theoretical and practical aspects of the management of development projects. Students will be introduced to management approaches involved in the project cycle such as needs identification, monitoring and evaluation, participatory methodology and overall project design. Students will be presented with case studies of real projects in order to reflect on what makes for effective program management.
Prerequisites:	Enrolment in the Master of International Development (AMID/AMIDH) or coordinators approval
Work Experience Indicator:	Student is not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
Group Project Proposal (3000-words words each)	75
one 1,000 reflective essay	25

Readings: No Records returned

Subject Coordinator: Mr Justin Coburn

Class Requirement
CITY
	Semester 1, Day. Mr Justin Coburn (J.Coburn@latrobe.edu.au)
		One 3-hour Seminar on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.