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APG5104 · Public sector reform
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Politics and International Relations
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The unit examines reform in the public sector in Australia and internationally, and the impact of public sector reform as a global phenomenon. It considers theoretical explanations of reform and implementation in practice. The focus is on identifying and analysing practical issues facing public managers. Lessons are drawn from international practice.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus and held in the evening (ON-EV) |
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching is online and in the evening (ONLINE-EV) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analytical exercise | Exercise | 20% | — |
| 2 | Case study | Written | 15% | — |
| 3 | Oral presentation | Presentation | 25% | — |
| 4 | In-class test | Quiz / Test | 35% | — |
| 5 | In-class participation activity | Exercise | 5% | — |
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Analyse the theoretical foundations of public sector reforms;
- Evaluate the effectiveness of public sector reforms in practice;
- Identify practical issues confronting public managers and those responsible for the implementation of public sector reforms;
- Utilise critical thinking skills and develop evidence-based arguments.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 12 hours |
| Lectures | 12 hours |
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