Special Topics in Business and Government G (9376.3)

This project-based unit requires students to undertake work-related research to investigate a current problem in public administration or public policy. The unit draws flexibly on offerings from the University's specialised master classes to meet the needs of APS agencies.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Define and map the context underlying a public sector problem;
2. Apply research and evaluation skills for establishing best practice solutions;
3. Create an implementable, evidence-based solution; and
4. Design and advocate for an implementable innovation using critical problem solving and communication skills.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 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
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
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 - be self-aware

Prerequisites

This unit is only available to students in the Graduate Certificate in Public Administration.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Graduate Certificate units undertaken prior to this unit.