Conducting Research on Complex Problems unit (HSP604)

Introduction

In dynamic, high pressure work environments, public sector managers and leaders are now expected to have specialised skills with strategising to overcome complex, and at times intractable, problems. Students undertaking HSP604 will operationalise the complex problem project proposed in HSP603 and write strategic research papers to communicate the outcomes to real world stakeholders. They will deepen their knowledge, and develop and apply skills, in three areas: 1. How to schedule/plan a research project (including ethics if relevant); 2. How to collect and analyse data specific to their project; and 3. How to write up and disseminate research outcomes using research seminars and briefing papers. Students will continue to work with the research supervision team they developed in HSP603.

Summary

Unit name	Conducting Research on Complex Problems
Unit code	HSP604
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline	Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator	Professor Nicole Asquith
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Critically analyse the role of collaboration and stakeholders in research design and implementation
• Design and execute a research project for addressing a complex problem
• Synthesise research findings to demonstrate the project’s contribution to knowledge
• Communicate research outcomes clearly in written and oral formats at a level commensurate with a research leader

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

HSP603

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Workshop, Six 2-hour online workshops with subject matter experts. Tutorial, Three 1-hour tutorials to support academic skills development for assignments. Independent learning, engage with your research project weekly, and meet with your supervision panel regularly, and review activities and resources online prior to workshops and tutorials.
Assessment	Critical reflection on collaboration OR Human Research Ethics Protocol (20%)|Briefing note and internal communication abstract (40%)|Ten-minute project presentation (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	All required readings have been embedded into the learning content, of which, most relate to research skills development. In addition to these unit-specific readings, you will need to consistently engage with the research and policy literature directly related to your research topic under the guidance of your academic and workplace supervisors.

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