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1 Proposal for Academic Development Amendment to an existing course Faculty/Board of Studies: Faculty of Economics and Business Contact person: Associate Professor Deborah Brennan, Chair of Discipline of Government and International Relations (This proforma is divided into two sections. The information in Section 1 is required by the Academic Board and its committees in determining if a proposal is to proceed. While Section 2 is not required for approval, the Academic Board and its committees are concerned that such issues have been addressed and it is included to assist faculties in planning). Section 1 1. Name of Award course(s) Master of Public Affairs Graduate Diploma in Public Affairs Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs 2. Abbreviated name MPA Grad Dip PA Grad Cert PA 3. Date of introduction Semester 1, Purpose of the proposal The purpose of this proposal is to vary the requirements of the Public Affairs award programs by: 1) altering the standard entry requirements enabling graduates not only from the University of Sydney but also from approved institutions to enrol; 2) adjusting the award of the award courses to reflect a standardisation across the Faculty, in particular the Honours award; and 3) structuring the course around core and elective units to provide emphasis on practical concepts. The proposed course is not replacing an existing award course, but is an amendment to the existing course to fulfill the market need for an academic qualification in this field. Public Affairs is also known as Corporate Affairs, to follow is a definition provided by the leading Australian practitioner Geoff Allen. Public Affairs is the management function responsible for interpreting the future political, social and regulatory environment of an organisation, continuously integrating these assessments into the strategic planning process, and undertaking and supporting consequent organisational action. Geoff Allen The Centre for Corporate Public Affairs Recent research demonstrates the market need for this qualification: More than 65 per cent of Australia s leading companies now include the role of corporate affairs as part of their senior executive management team, a survey of firms in Australia s Top 200 Publicly Listed Companies has found. The research has found that in 74 per cent of Australia s Top 200 listed companies, the corporate affairs role reported directly to the CEO with 100 per cent having daily access or access as required to the head of the company. 8 July 2004 Beilby Corporation/ Gavin Anderson & Company 5. Justification The post-graduate degree Master of Public Affairs course was very successful when offered previously by the Faculty of Economics and Business for the period from The main reason for the program being discontinued was the resignation of staff that had teaching expertise and leadership in the field

2 particularly the resignation of the Director of the program, Dr Randal Stewart. In 2004, Dr Randal Stewart was appointed as Adjunct Associate Professor in the Discipline of Government & International Relations. It was then determined that the Public Affairs degree be re-established. The purpose of the Master of Public Affairs is to provide an academic credential in the practical field of Public Affairs. There are no comparable qualifications being offered by other Australian institutions at this time. The focus of the Master of Public Affairs is with the relationships between business, government and nongovernment organizations. It will aid the analysis and understanding of the framework and systems where interactions occur, and the issues of principle and strategy that arise. Major areas of interest include government and business relationships, the strategic management of issues and the role of the media. The themes of the Master of Public Affairs are: Government relations and corporate political activity; Strategic management of the corporate affairs function (with emphasis on corporate stakeholder and community relations); Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Social Responsibility; Public Affairs, Issues and Crisis Management; Public Affairs and Public Relations - similarities & differences; and Public Affairs and Public Policy interfaces & interactions. A distinctive feature of the program will be its close relationship to practice, rather than theoretical concepts. It will provide insight and disseminate best practice to students, the faculty and the field. 6. Consultation and External References The re-establishment of the Public Affairs credential has been in preparation since April Since it is not a new program, consultations have centred mainly within the Faculty of Economics and Business. Consultations were conducted on a regular basis with the Head of School of Economics and Political Science, Professor Stephen Nicholas, Chair of Discipline of Government and International Relations, Associate Professor Deborah Brennan, the Discipline s Postgraduate Adviser, Dr Leanne Piggott and Dr Randal Stewart. In addition, there has been a process of tracking and consulting alumni from the earlier Master of Public Affairs. It was recognised that the alumni from Master of Public Affairs provided an invaluable link with the practitioner community. Other Chairs of Disciplines in the Faculty of Economics and Business have also been consulted. 7. Course structure The Faculty resolutions showing the proposed amendments to the course structure are attached (Attachment 1). Also attached is a diagrammatic representation of the Program Structure (Attachment 2). The amendments to the Masters of Public Affairs are such that the award course now requires the completion of eight (8) units, four (4) of which are compulsory. Students must choose two electives from List A (Discipline courses), and one elective from List B (from other Disciplines and Faculties), the fourth elective unit can be chosen from either list. No more than one unit from outside the Faculty of Economics and Business can be credited towards the program. The Graduate Diploma comprises six (6) units, two (2) of which are compulsory. Students must choose two (2) electives from List A (discipline courses), and one (1) elective from List B (courses from other Disciplines and Faculties), the fourth elective unit can be chosen from either list. The Graduate Certificate comprises four (4) units, two (2) of which are compulsory. Students must choose one (1) elective from List A (Discipline courses) and one (1) elective from either list. The themes of study and learning include: Leadership and strategic thinking; Policy formulation and implementation Interface of government policy development and implementation with business Designing, negotiating and managing complex public/private commercial relationships Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 2 of 16

3 8. Proposed teaching/delivery methods The units of study will be delivered in a variety of modes, with 13 weekly seminars mainly delivered in intensive modes of teaching and learning with professional focus. In addition, a key component of the program is an internship within the field. This will be offered to students in semester 2.. Information about the internship is detailed below: GOVT6339 Internship in Public Policy and Affairs This unit provides masters students with an opportunity to complete a research project while undergoing a professional placement with a government or non-government organisation. It includes preparatory coursework via a study module in policy-making processes, project management and reflective, professional practice. This independent, self-directed learning will be followed by a placement with an organisational partner (20 days or 140 hours) and the completion of a research project on behalf of the partner. Supervision is undertaken by the organisational partner and the internship coordinator. Successful completion of this unit is dependent on the fulfilment of a learning contract that will be jointly negotiated between the internship coordinator, workplace partner and the student. During the completion of the internship, the student will also be required to attend the University for regular supervisory meetings with the internship coordinator The course is not available in off-shore mode and/or in distance education but may be in the future subject to University policies and approval. 9. Assessment procedures There will be a diversity of assessment styles and tasks reflecting the varied professional activities within the field with appropriate academic qualifications. There will be a clear link between learning objectives of each unit of study and practical professional outcomes. Likewise, the assessment regime for the core Units of Study will build on existing practices at postgraduate level within the Discipline of Government and International Relations which is a combination of various types of assessments including essays, case studies, presentations, assignments. 10. Overall Student workload The overall student workload will be consistent with practice in the Faculty of Economics and Business and equivalent to words per unit of study and hours of face-to-face teaching hours each semester. 11. Attributes of graduates Generic attributes that can be expected of graduates of the Public Affairs program: 1. Engage in lifelong learning, reflective thinking and self and peer assessment 2. Understand economic, political, legal, commercial and business issues and apply fundamental theories and concepts in diverse and unpredictable environments 3. Formulate and develop persuasive arguments relevant to major fields of study that can be applied to business problems 4. Think critically about underlying theories, concepts, assumptions and arguments in major fields of study 5. Apply principles, techniques and technologies to data/information relevant to practice in major fields of study 6. Appreciate the changing nature of the frontiers of knowledge through research; initiate and conduct research in archives, libraries, the web and other sources such as an organisation s in-house materials 7. Communicate effectively in verbal, written and group contexts to a professional standard 8. Lead and participate in teams (including members from diverse cultural backgrounds); manage, persuade and influence others Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 3 of 16

4 9. Be aware of ethical (and accountability) issues in business, government and society, and have the capacity to deal with these issues in their personal and professional lives 10. Apply technical and specialist skills to global business issues and/or in practice within a multicultural environment 11. Understand the links between strategic, tactical and operational perspectives in problem solving. 12. Marketing and recruitment Marketing Objectives: 1.) Development of Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree 2.) Raise awareness of availability of MPA 3.) Targeted enrolments are: 20 enrolments for Semester 1, enrolments for Semester 2, enrolments for Semester 1, 2008 Target markets for enrolments: Local, State & Federal Government employees NGO employees Commercial enterprise employees (middle & senior management) Political Parties (membership) Undergraduate & postgraduate students (domestic & international) Summary of plans to meet target markets and objectives: 1. Reactivation of alumni network, creating a forum for discussion of topical issues and promotion of units of study in the MPA degree. 2. Creation of alumni committee to act as ambassadors for the MPA and advice on content, thereby becoming key stakeholders 3. Target relevant industry organizations including the Australian Public Service Commission, ACCPA, Australasian Investor Relations Association (AIRA), PR Influences, International Association of Business Communicators NSW Chapter (IABCNSW), Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA), government/government agencies, NGOs, commercial enterprise, political parties with tailored, relevant communication piece meeting all privacy regulations. 4. Creation and distribution of Prospectus 5. Faculty, School and Discipline publications 6. Use of various Public Relations initiatives 7. Launch Event 8. Ongoing relationship with industry through Alumni Committee & Network Forums 13. Course administration The Faculty of Economics and Business (where the Discipline of Government and International Relations under the School of Economics and Political Science is located) is responsible for the award course. The Faculty s Graduate Studies Board will advise on course content and standards. 14. Plans for monitoring and evaluation Students will be encouraged at the end of the units of study to provide feedback through standardised questionnaire (i.e. SCEQ through the Institute of Teaching and Learning) on the rigour of the content. Feedback from these evaluations will be utilised to review the units of study for the following year. 15. Planning Support Office Not applicable. 16. Transitional arrangements None required. 17. University calendar and proposed Resolutions Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 4 of 16

5 Please see attachment 1. Section Availability of teaching and support staff The Master of Public Affairs will primarily utilise regular academic and adjunct staff members from within the Discipline of Government & International Relations with administrative support from the School of Economics and Political Science and the Faculty of Economics and Business. The previous Masters of Public Affairs was a very successful postgraduate degree, drawing on the expertise of academic staff from the Discipline, in particular, Dr Randal Stewart who is well known in the Public Affairs community domestically and internationally. In addition, he was regional editor of one of the main journal in the field, The Journal of Public Affairs for a number of years. 18. Availability of teaching space and other required facilities The majority of the units of study that are existing programs do not require additional teaching spaces or facilities. The two new units of study have been scheduled within existing teaching space and require no further facilities. These teaching spaces and facilities are located in the Institute Building, Economics and Business building and Darlington Centre. Library resources are addressed below. 19. Timetabling arrangements The timetable implications have been explored and will be examining the possibility of an executive style delivery of the award course. 20. Equipment 21. Fees Not relevant. The program will be full-fee paying. The fee per unit of study for domestic students is $2100 and for international students $2790. Compulsory subscriptions are an additional cost. 22. Student numbers It is anticipated that the majority of the students will be local fee-paying students. Target for Year 1 (2006): 20 Target for Year 2 (2007): 30 Target for Year 3 (2008): 40 Further, it is anticipated that the 75% of the students will be part-time and the remainder full-time. No quota on enrolments has been sought and since the program is proposed to be re-established there will be no students likely to transfer from existing award course. 23. Dean s Signature Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 5 of 16

6 Attachment 1 Public Affairs award course resolutions Master of Public Affairs Award of the degree 1. (1)The degree of Master of Public Affairs shall be awarded in two grades, namely the Pass degree and the degree with Honours. (2)The pass degree shall be awarded with merit to students who obtain an average of at least 80% in the completed units of study. Eligibility for admission 2. An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Public Affairs shall, except as provided in chapter 10 of the By-laws*: (a) be a graduate of The University of Sydney; and (b)have completed a bachelor s degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Faculty of Economics and Business. Areas of study 3. The degree shall be offered by the Department of Government and Public Administration on behalf of the Faculty of Economics and Business. Requirements for the degree 4. (1)A candidate for the degree shall engage in full-time study as prescribed annually by the Department for not less than two semesters or part-time study for not less than four semesters and, except with the permission of the Faculty, shall complete the requirements within no more than ten semesters. (2)The requirements for the degree at the Pass grade may be met by completing 8 units of study as prescribed by the Faculty. (3)The requirements for the degree at the Honours level may be met by completing 8 units of study as prescribed by the Faculty and the submission of a dissertation of not more than words on a topic approved by the head of department. Credit 5. A candidate who, before admission to candidature, has spent time in advanced study in The University of Sydney or in another university or institution and has completed work considered by the Faculty to be equivalent to units of study prescribed for the degree, may receive credit towards satisfying the requirements for the degree provided that no more than half of the requirements are so met. Examination 6. A candidate may be tested by written and oral examinations, assignments, exercises and practical work or any combination of these. Honours candidatures 7. (1)A candidate shall carry out an investigation on a topic approved by the head of the department and write a dissertation embodying the results of this investigation. (2)The Faculty on the recommendation of the head of the department, shall appoint a full-time member of staff of the University to act as supervisor of the candidate. An associate supervisor may also be appointed. (3)A candidate shall lodge with the Registrar three copies of the dissertation. (4)The dissertation may be submitted for examination in a temporary binding which should nonetheless be strong enough to withstand ordinary handling and postage. The degree will not, however, be awarded until the candidate has caused at least two copies of the dissertation, containing any amendment or corrections that may be required, to be bound in permanent form. (5)A dissertation shall be accompanied by a certificate from the supervisor stating whether, in the supervisor s opinion, the form of presentation of the dissertation is satisfactory. (6)The candidate shall not lodge as the dissertation any work previously submitted for a degree or diploma of this or any other university, but such work may be incorporated in the dissertation, provided that the candidate indicates the work so incorporated. Honours examination 8. (1)The Faculty shall appoint at least two examiners for the dissertation. (2)On completion of the requirements for the degree the results of the examination of coursework shall be reported to the faculty, together with the reports of the examiners, which shall determine the result of the examination. Termination 9. The Faculty may, on the recommendation of the head of the department, call upon any candidate to show cause why that candidature should not be terminated by reason of unsatisfactory progress towards completion of the degree and where, in the opinion of the Faculty, the candidate does not show good cause, terminate the candidature. Candidates who fail more than one unit of study will automatically be required to show cause why their candidature should not be terminated. Master of Public Affairs award course resolutions Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 6 of 16

7 [Section 1] Graduate Diploma in Master of Public Affairs 1. An applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Public Affairs shall, except as provided in chapter 10 of the By-laws*: (a)these Resolutions must be a graduate of The read in conjunction with the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000, which sets out the requirements for all coursework courses, and the relevant Resolutions of the Senate. (b)2. Admission An applicant for admission to candidature for the Master of Public Affairs shall: (1) have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent at an institution approved by the Faculty and at a standard acceptable to the Faculty of Economics and Business; or (2) have completed the requirements for the Graduate CertificateDiploma in Public Affairs at a with at least a Credit average. 2. A candidate for standard acceptable to the graduate diploma shall:faculty. (a) complete 6 3. Units of study The units of study as prescribed by the Faculty; (b)engage in The University of Sydney either in full-time studywhich may be taken for at least one year or part-time study for at least two years;the Pass and (c) complete all requirements for the award of the diploma within three years of first enrolment, unless exempted by the Faculty. 3. A candidate may be tested by written and Honours award courses are set out under Postgraduate units of study in the Faculty of Economics and oral examinations, assignments, exercises and practical work or any combination of these.business Handbook, together with: (1) credit point value; (2) assumed knowledge; (3) co-requisites/prerequisites/assumed learning/assumed knowledge; and (4. The Faculty may terminate) (4) any special conditions.candidature where the candidate has not shown evidence of sufficient progress at the annual review of postgraduate candidatures in the Faculty. Candidates who fail more than one unit of study will automatically be required to show cause why theircandidature should not be terminated.special conditions. Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs 1. Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs may be granted to an applicant who: (1)is a graduate of The University of Sydney or any other institution approved by the Faculty and the Academic Board, and has completed a bachelor s degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Faculty, or (2)is accepted by the Faculty and the Academic Board as being suitably prepared for study in the subject matter of public affairs. 2. A candidate for the graduate certificate shall: (1)complete four units of study as prescribed by the Faculty; (2)engage in The University of Sydney either in full-time study for at least one semester or part-time study for at least two semesters; and (3)complete all requirements for the award of the certificate within two years of first enrolment, unless exempted by the Faculty. Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 7 of 16

8 4. Requirements for the Pass award course To qualify for the award of the Pass award course, a student must successfully complete units of study amounting to a total of 48 credit points, including: (1) at least 4 core units (24 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; and (2) up to 4 elective units (24 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook. 5. Requirements for the Honours award course (1) Students who achieve an average of at least 80 75% in selected units of study in the Master of Public Affairs may apply to upgrade to the Master of Public Affairs (Honours). (2) To qualify for the award of the Honours award course, a student must successfully complete units of study amounting to a total of 48 credit points, including: (a) at least 4 core units (24 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; (b) 1 compulsory Research Design unit (6 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; and (c) up to 1 elective units (6 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; and (d) a 20,000 word dissertation (2 units totalling 12 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook. 6. Award of the award course The award course shall be award in three grades, namely Pass, Merit and Honours. (1) Merit shall be awarded to students who achieve an average of at least 80 75% in the award course. (2) Honours shall be awarded according to Section 2 of the Faculty Resolutions. Graduate Diploma in Public Affairs 1. These Resolutions must be read in conjunction with the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000, which sets out the requirements for all coursework courses, and the relevant Resolutions of the Senate. 2. Admission An applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Public Affairs shall: (1) have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent at an institution approved by the Faculty and at a standard acceptable to the Faculty; and (3. A candidate may be tested by written and oral examinations, assignments, exercises and practical work or any combination of these.) have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs at a standard acceptable to the Faculty. 4. The Faculty may terminate any candidature where the candidate has not shown evidence of sufficient progress at the annual review of postgraduate candidatures in the Faculty. 5. A candidate whose performance is of at least Credit standard may be permitted to transfer to candidature for the 3. Units of study The units of study which may be taken for the Pass award course are set out under Postgraduate units of study in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook, together with: (1) credit point value; (2) assumed knowledge; (3) co-requisites/prerequisites/assumed learning/assumed knowledge; and (4) any special conditions. 4. Requirements for the Pass award course To qualify for the award of the Pass award course, a student must successfully complete units of study amounting to a total of 36 credit points, including: (1) at least 3 core units (18 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; and (2) up to 3 elective units (18 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook. 5. Award of the award course The award course shall be awarded in the Pass grade. Graduate Diploma Certificate in Public Affairs 1. These Resolutions must be read in conjunction with the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000, which sets out the requirements for all coursework courses, and the relevant Resolutions of the Senate. 2. Admission An applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs shall have met the work requirements of the Faculty. 3. Units of study The units of study which may be taken for the Pass award course are set out under Postgraduate units of study in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook, together with: (1) credit point value; (2) assumed knowledge; (3) co-requisites/prerequisites/assumed learning/assumed knowledge; and (4) any special conditions. 4. Requirements for the Pass award course Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 8 of 16

9 To qualify for the award of the Pass award course, a student must successfully complete units of study amounting to a total of 24 credit points, including: (1) at least 2 core units (12 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; and (2) up to 2 elective units (12 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook. 5. Award of the award course The award course shall be awarded in the Pass grade. Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 9 of 16

10 Public Affairs award course resolutions [Section 1] Master of Public Affairs 1. These Resolutions must be read in conjunction with the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000, which sets out the requirements for all coursework courses, and the relevant Resolutions of the Senate. 2. Admission An applicant for admission to candidature for the Master of Public Affairs shall: (1) have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent at an institution approved by the Faculty and at a standard acceptable to the Faculty; or (2) have completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Public Affairs at a standard acceptable to the Faculty. 3. Units of study The units of study which may be taken for the Pass and Honours award courses are set out under Postgraduate units of study in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook, together with: (1) credit point value; (2) assumed knowledge; (3) co-requisites/prerequisites/assumed learning/assumed knowledge; and (4) any special conditions. 4. Requirements for the Pass award course To qualify for the award of the Pass award course, a student must successfully complete units of study amounting to a total of 48 credit points, including: (1) at least 4 core units (24 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; and (2) up to 4 elective units (24 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook. 5. Requirements for the Honours award course (1) Students who achieve an average of at least 80 75% in selected units of study in the Master of Public Affairs may apply to upgrade to the Master of Public Affairs (Honours). (2) To qualify for the award of the Honours award course, a student must successfully complete units of study amounting to a total of 48 credit points, including: (a) at least 4 core units (24 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; (b) 1 compulsory Research Design unit (6 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; and (c) up to 1 elective units (6 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; and (d) a 20,000 word dissertation (2 units totalling 12 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook. 6. Award of the award course The award course shall be award in three grades, namely Pass, Merit and Honours. (1) Merit shall be awarded to students who achieve an average of at least 8075% in the award course. (2) Honours shall be awarded according to Section 2 of the Faculty Resolutions. Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 10 of 16

11 Graduate Diploma in Public Affairs 1. These Resolutions must be read in conjunction with the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000, which sets out the requirements for all coursework courses, and the relevant Resolutions of the Senate. 2. Admission An applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Public Affairs shall: (1) have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent at an institution approved by the Faculty and at a standard acceptable to the Faculty; or (2) have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs at a standard acceptable to the Faculty. 3. Units of study The units of study which may be taken for the Pass award course are set out under Postgraduate units of study in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook, together with: (1) credit point value; (2) assumed knowledge; (3) co-requisites/prerequisites/assumed learning/assumed knowledge; and (4) any special conditions. 4. Requirements for the Pass award course To qualify for the award of the Pass award course, a student must successfully complete units of study amounting to a total of 36 credit points, including: (1) at least 3 core units (18 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; and (2) up to 3 elective units (18 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook. 5. Award of the award course The award course shall be awarded in the Pass grade. Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs 1. These Resolutions must be read in conjunction with the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000, which sets out the requirements for all coursework courses, and the relevant Resolutions of the Senate. 2. Admission An applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs shall have met the work requirements of the Faculty. 3. Units of study The units of study which may be taken for the Pass award course are set out under Postgraduate units of study in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook, together with: (1) credit point value; (2) assumed knowledge; (3) co-requisites/prerequisites/assumed learning/assumed knowledge; and (4) any special conditions. 4. Requirements for the Pass award course To qualify for the award of the Pass award course, a student must successfully complete units of study amounting to a total of 24 credit points, including: (1) at least 2 core units (12 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook; and (2) up to 2 elective units (12 credit points) as specified in the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook. 5. Award of the award course The award course shall be awarded in the Pass grade. Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 11 of 16

12 Attachment 2 Diagrammatic Representation of Program Structure: Masters Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate 8 units comprising of 4 core plus 4 electives 6 units comprising of 2 core plus 4 electives 4 units comprising of 2 core plus 2 electives Core Units GOVT Strategic Management & Public Affairs GOVT 6157 Corporate Citizenship GOVT 6312 Issues Management GOVT 6317 Politics of Consultation GOVT 6001 Business, Government & Society Electives List A Electives List B GOVT 6156 Governance & Civil Society GOVT Crisis, Disasters & Public Management MKTG 5001 Marketing Principles TBC WORK Management & Organisational Ethics GOVT 6155 Scandals & Corruption GOVT Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (Media focus) MKTG Marketing Strategy (prerequisite6001) WORK 6XXX - Organisational Communication TBC GOVT 6313 Leadership GOVT 6325 Special Topic in Govt. & Business (specific sector) MKTG 6006 Creative Communications in Marketing MECO Strategy Selection in Corporate PR GOVT Internship in Public Policy & Public Affairs MKTG Brand Management MECO 6909 PR Management & Conflict Resolution Key to diagram Core Units Government & International Relations List A Electives Government & Industrial Relations List B Electives Faculty of Economics & Business List B Electives Faculty of Arts Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 12 of 16

13 Appendix One Availability of library resources In consultation with the University Librarian, explain whether library resources are available to support the proposed award course. If new library resources are required, detail these and give an estimate of the annual cost. At its meeting on 12 February 1997 the Academic Board agreed to advise faculties that the University Library should be allowed sufficient time to make assessments of proposals for new and major changes to courses and that proposals without the Librarian's statement would not normally be considered. Library Impact Statement I have examined the Library needs related to the proposal and certify that existing Library holdings, staffing, services and accommodation are, or will be, adequate/ inadequate to cover the demands that are inherent in it. (If there are any concerns about library holdings, please address these.)... for the University Librarian... date Further comments: Holdings: Services/Staffing: Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 13 of 16

14 Appendix Two Entry for the UAC guide (if undergraduate) Not applicable. Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 14 of 16

15 Appendix Three Entry for the Faculty Handbook Postgraduate Public Affairs award courses The Master of Public Affairs provides focused and in-depth scrutiny of relationships between business, government, non-government organisations and their internal and external stakeholders. It aids the analysis and understanding of; The framework and systems where interactions occur; The issues of principle and strategy that arise; The factors that affect the organisation s ability to operate efficiently and effectively in its internal and external environment; The strategic management of issues, responses and the role of the media; The ongoing importance of clear and precise communication; and Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Social Responsibility. Graduates of the course are well equipped to work within Public or Corporate Affairs either within government, nongovernment or business, media and consulting firms. Master of Public Affairs Award Course Requirements: A total of 8 units (48 credit points) made up of: 4 core units 4 elective units Graduate Diploma in Public Affairs Award course requirements A total of 6 units (36 credit points made up of: At least 3 core units No more than 3 elective units Graduate Certificate in Public Affairs Award course requirements A total of 4 units (24 credit points) made up of: At least 2 core units No more than 2 elective units Postgraduate Public Affairs award course structures The Masters Program comprises eight units, four of which are compulsory. Students must choose two electives from List A (Discipline courses), and one elective from List B (from other Disciplines and Faculties), the fourth elective unit can be chosen from either list. No more than one unit from outside the Faculty of Economics and Business can be credited towards the program. The Graduate Diploma comprises six units, two of which are compulsory. Students must choose two electives from List A (discipline courses), and one elective from List B (courses from other Disciplines and Faculties), the fourth elective unit can be chosen from either list. The Graduate Certificate comprises four units, two of which are compulsory. Students must choose one elective from List A (Discipline courses) and one elective from either list. Number of units of study Type of units Graduate Graduate Diploma Master Master (Honours) Certificate Core Units at least 2 at least 3 at least 4 at least 2 Select from: GOVT 6320: Strategic Management & Public Affairs GOVT 6157: Corporate Citizenship Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 15 of 16

16 GOVT 6312: GOVT 6317: GOVT 6001: Issues Management Politics of Consultation Business, Government & Society Elective Units Either 1-2 units Either 2 or 3 units Either 1 or 2 units up to 2 Select from: List A Electives GOVT 6156: GOVT 6155: GOVT 6313: Governance & Civil Society Scandals & Corruption Leadership GOVT 6318: Crisis, Disasters & Public Management GOVT 6325: Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs GOVT 6325: Special Topic in Govt. & Business GOVT 6339: Internship in Public Policy & Affairs List B Electives Either 0 or1 unit Either 1 or 2 units Either 1or 2 units MKTG 6001: Marketing Principles MKTG 6003: Marketing Strategy (prerequisite 6001). MKTG 6006: Creative Communications in Marketing MKTG 6016: Brand Management WORK 6033: Management & Organisational Ethics WORK 6xxx: Organizational Communication (code to be determined MECO 6909: PR Management & Conflict Resolution MECO 6908: Strategy Selection in Corporate PR Total Amended copy 23 rd June 2005 Miriel Hobbs Page 16 of 16