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Policy and Governance Major  
MAAABI 
K11 BACHELOR OF PLANNING 
 

Recommended for students wishing to focus their studies and career on governance and policy development in the planning or urban/regional development sectors of the economy.
This major provides students with an understanding of the issue of governance, as well as the economic, legal and administrative issues involved in the development of public policy. Students will develop a critical and inquiring approach to governance and policy development.

 

 

Careers
Urban Planner, Town Planner, Statutory Planner, Strategic Planner, Regional Planner, Urban Designer.

 
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Mt Lawley, and Joondalup Campuses.

This major will be delivered across campuses. Students will be required to attend classes on both campuses to complete the major.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
 
 
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CORE UNITS
The Policy and Governance major consists of 120 credit points (8 units) comprising 5 core units and 3 electives.
 
POL1104 Foundations of Politics and Government 15
LAW2602 Environmental Law and Administration 15
POL3106 Public Policy: Shaping Nations 15
MAN3611 Corporate Governance&Social Responsibility 15
LAW3105 Alternative Dispute Resolution 15
 
ELECTIVE UNITS
Plus 3 units selected from:
 
CMM1107 Creative Thinking 15
CSV3101 Social Policy ** 15
CSV3112 Administration and Management in Community and Public Services 15
FBL3501 Business Practicum 15
POL3127 Australian Government 15
 
** For students in the Bachelor of Planning, POL3125 Public Sector Policy is an acceptable prerequisite.

 

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013