Micro-credit and Risk Management in Development PG (8768.4)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Arts And Communications | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of micro-credit and the relationship between micro-finance and international development in the current context;
2. Understand the role of micro-credit in alleviating poverty and the impact of micro-finance and micro-enterprise on household and community well-being;
3. Understand the decision rules of a rural finance system (adopted by Grameen Bank);
4. Understand major approaches of finance delivery mechanisms, and identify ways to ensure the sustainability of microfinance institutions;
5. Identify the risks associated with micro-finance activities and design strategies that help in mitigating risk and coping with loss; and
6. Demonstrate the skills required to articulate and present critique appropriate for studies at post-graduate level.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
The unit is designed to assist in the development of generic skills and attributes of the University of Canberra graduates especially in relation to communication, analysis and inquiry, problem solving, and working independently and with others. For further details check the following web page:
http://www.canberra.edu.au/uclearning/learning-support/uc-graduate-attributes
Prerequisites
NoneCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
NoneAssumed knowledge
Familiarity with basic concepts in International Development.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Required texts
Lists of recommended texts/Readings
Books
The following books are highly recommended
Islam, T. (2007) Microcredit and Poverty Alleviation. Ashgate Publishing limited, Hampshire, England. Burlington, USA.
Goldberg, M. and Palladini, E. (2010) Managing Risk and Creating Value with Microfinance The World Bank Washinton .D.C.
El-Gack, N. (2013) Microfinance and Rural Development Projects in Sudan: with Attention to Community Participation, Edwin Mellen Press, Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales
Recommended Journals:
Community Development Journal
Development and Change
Development in Practice
Development Policy Review
Journal of Agricultural Economics
Journal of Economic Literature
Journal of Political Economy
Third World Quarterly
World Development
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
N/A
Supplementary assessment
Refer to the UC Supplementary Assessment Policy
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
N/A
Inclusion and engagement
N/A
Participation requirements
Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
- Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
- If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
- Practise effective physical distancing;
- Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
- Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to ACT Government guidelines, and
- Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice
Required IT skills
Students are expected to:
- be competent in using Canvas
- have a basic level of word processing competency and be able to present their essay in electronic and paper format
- have basic knowledge of presentation aiding software i.e. microsoft power point, keynote etc.
- be proficient at using the internet and using library electronic databases
In-unit costs
N/A
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not Applicable for this Unit
Additional information
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