Advanced Leadership and Governance unit (PEM305)

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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
Unit code	PEM305
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Paramedicine
Discipline	Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator	Doctor James Dwyer
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1
Online	Semester 2
Online	Spring school

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	20/7/2025	18/8/2025	7/9/2025	25/10/2025
Semester 1	23/2/2025	24/3/2025	13/4/2025	31/5/2025
Spring school	26/10/2025	10/11/2025	3/12/2025	10/1/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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
091105	$2,124.00	$996.00	not applicable	$2,142.00

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Teaching

Assessment	Reflection on leadership style (30%)|Application of legislation and guidelines (35%)|Presentation on leadership (35%)
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.

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