Contexts for Research Management

Course aim

The unit aims to introduce a number of concepts and analytical approaches necessary for the development and critical appraisal of the understanding of the environment/s within which research management practices take place, and for the development of practical responses to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of research management in those environments.

Course content

This unit is structured in three domains, and the content is organized as follows:
1. The International Context for Research Management. Participants will develop an understanding of knowledge production and transmission in a global context; and an awareness of a range of international governmental approaches to national innovation systems.
2. National and State Research Policy Contexts. Participants will develop an understanding of the nature and impact of current and previous research policy initiatives in the Australian context over the past twenty-five years, including impacts in the Higher Education and private Research and Development sectors.
3. The Knowledge Context. Participants will develop an understanding of different historical and philosophical approaches to what constitutes knowledge, and an overview of the current state of debate.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External	3 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Forum and personal journal contributions, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.000
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.