JST411 Investigations Management 2 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Justice Studies (JUSTU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject examines the challenges facing investigation in Australia today from a strategic perspective. It explores the management and criminological research literature with a view to understanding the kinds of strategic initiatives that are required to enhance investigation and investigation management. The subject will provide the student with a critical understanding of each of these issues.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Manly |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST411
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to think critically about the transformation that needs to occur in management thinking and practice in relation to strategic initiatives and policy developments in criminal and administrative investigation
- be able to think critically about the role that the investigation manager has to play in the policy development process and in guiding strategic directions in investigation
- be able to demonstrate an appreciation for evaluating and applying management theory and models to the investigation environment in Australia
- be able to review, analyse and devise strategic initiatives based on the management and criminological research to enhance the quality of investigation management practice
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The role of management thinking in development of strategic initiatives
- The role of the manager in the policy development process
- The role of the manager with regard to strategic direction
- Evaluation and application of management theory/models
- Enhance investigation management practice
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.