Courses & Units
Advanced Leadership and Governance PEM305
Introduction
This unit examines the roles and functions that the police play as a major agency of governance in society. The structures and strategies of policing are analysed and the relationships between the police, other governmental institutions and the general public are discussed. Students examine a range of contemporary issues impacting on policing including: police accountability; police culture; police deviance; oversight authorities; the managerial approach to policing; leadership and human resource management in policing; and the marketisation and performance management of policing.
Summary
Unit name | Advanced Leadership and Governance |
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Unit code | PEM305 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
Coordinator | Doctor James Dwyer |
Available as an elective? | No |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | Domestic | ||
Hobart | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | Domestic | ||
Hobart | Spring school | Off-Campus | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
Spring school | 28/10/2024 | 12/11/2024 | 5/12/2024 | 12/1/2025 |
Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Examine the roles and functions of police as an agency of governance
- Critically reflect on approaches to leadership in informal and formal frontline supervisor roles
- Discuss applications of human resource management theory within policing environments
- Consider the role of police accountability, police culture, police deviance, and oversight on leadership and governance strategies
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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091105 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Assessment | Reflection on leadership style (30%)|Application of legislation and guidelines (35%)|Presentation on leadership (35%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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