JST492 Strategic Intelligence Practice (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Justice Studies (JUSTU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject gives students a comprehensive understanding of and mastery in the technical skills to be able to undertake strategic intelligence practice in the policing/law enforcement and regulatory intelligence contexts. The function of strategic processes and products will be discussed and contextualised, and the relationship between strategic intelligence and broader organisational and policy goals will be explored. Students will be required to master the technical skills required for strategic analysis, including an understanding of critical thinking/logic, numerical skills, project management and an understanding of research methodology, crime enablers and drivers. Students will also be required to develop their negotiation and communication skills through liaison with their 'client' during a role play with their tutor. Students will be guided through a range of research and analysis considerations, along with a number of tools suitable for use in the strategic intelligence context.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Manly | Session 2 |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST492
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Students should have an understanding of tactical and operational intelligence concepts in JST428 , and/or equivalent relevant professional background in same.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of the technical skills required for strategic analysis, including an understanding of critical thinking/logic, numerical skills, project management and an understanding of research methodology, crime enablers and drivers.
- Review, analyse, consolidate, and synthesise a range of qualitative and quantitative data to identify long range strategic challenges for law enforcement, and provide recommendations for policy and management.
- Produce high quality strategic products through communication , consultation and negotiation with clients
- Think critically about the barriers to successful uptake of strategic intelligence, including confusion with policy development, evaluation complexities and tactical drag.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Topic 1: Strategic Intelligence: An Overview
1.1 What is strategic intelligence?
1.2 Processes & products in strategic intelligence
1.3 The advantage of strategic intelligence
Topic 2: Project Management in strategic intelligence
2.1 Defining aims & objectives
2.2 Project planning & management
2.3 Client liaison
Topic 3: Strategic intelligence analysis & analytical tools
3.1 Critical thinking & logic
3.2 The research-intelligence nexus
3.3 Explanatory / exploratory tools
3.4 Futures tools
3.5 Risk management & strategic intelligence
Topic 4: Current issues in strategic intelligence practice
4.1 Analytical issues
4.2 Staffing issues
4.3 Organisational issues
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.