This unit (ASA5024) examines the distinctive role of Non Government Organisations (NGOs) in social change processes with a focus on the key strategic challenges they face and their responses. Students critique relevant theories, and practice in selected areas of organisational management.

Unit details

Location:
Footscray Park
Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ASA5024

Prerequisites

Nil.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Analyse how and why Non-Governmental Organisations have emerged as such powerful types of organisations in different types of societies;  
  2. Recognise and infer the difference between governance and management of organisations;  
  3. Collaborate in the design of Non-Government Organisations that respond to socio-economic changes; and  
  4. Exhibit competent decision-making to address emergent and complex problems in contemporary Non-Government Organisations.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Review Critique key reading 20%
Presentation Prepare presentation (group) and write-up of session topic (individual). 30%
Essay Essay responding to key strategic challenges facing NGOs 50%

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