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POL3106 Public Policy: Shaping Nations
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
Governments shape the nation's future with the decisions they make. This unit will examine the process of government decision making, combining both the theory of policy making and its application in the political process. On completion of the unit students will understand the links between business, government and communities, and how public policies are developed with consideration of various factors. A feature of the unit will be the opportunity to examine current case studies of public policy.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MAAACSGovernance and Policy Major
MAAABIPolicy and Governance Major
MAAAEUPolitics and Government Major
MABUSTPolitics and International Relations Major
MIAAHOPolitics and International Relations Minor
MABUTYSocial Science Education Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012