GAIN THE POLICY EDGE
MGT5GPE
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Successful public sector leaders are intelligent, intensely curious and articulate. They know the way governments work and how policies are crafted over time. This practical hands-on program is aimed at government officers and managers who want to develop their policy skills and leadership potential. The subject is ideal for those who currently work in a role which is affected by policy, or for anyone who needs to understand the conceptual framework for the policy work they already do. It challenges participants to think cleverly about policy. The subject is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to make a major contribution to policy development and policy leadership. Senior public sector leaders from across a variety of portfolio areas share their experiences and perspectives.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesExpert policy facilitation, guest speaker insights, case study analysis, group interactive activates.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MUST be enrolled in LCMPS ONLY
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Gain the Policy Edge Workbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorThe Nous Group and IPAA Victoria
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherIPAA Victoria
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
City Campus, 2021, Week 49-51, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 49 - 51
Five 8.00 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 49 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reflective Journal (1500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group presentation (1500 words equivalent per student) | Other | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual report (1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO3 |