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GPM705 Dissertation or Portfolio (64)
Abstract| This subject is the final subject in the Doctor of Public Policy. The subject requires candidates, on the basis of the research proposal submitted as part of GPM704, to conduct their research on a field within policing, law enforcement, public sector management or administration, public policy, or other relevant area, in conjunction with their supervisors. The results of these investigations are presented for examination as either a dissertation or a portfolio of research cases and exegesis. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: GPM705
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| Four sessions | SY/US | Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security |
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Enrolment restrictions| Candidates must be enrolled in Doctor of Public Policy and have a computer and access to the internet. |
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| Prerequisite(s) |
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| GPM701 and GPM704 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an ability to critically investigate applied and theoretical problems in policing, law enforcement, public sector management or administration, public policy, or other relevant area;
- be able to demonstrate the ability to apply the standards and skills developed during doctoral coursework to the completion of the doctoral dissertation or portfolio;
- be able to demonstrate the ability to develop, implement and evaluate policy in an applied setting;
- be able to demonstrate their capacity to produce written work of a very high standard. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
The particular topic of research is chosen by the doctoral candidate with the approval of the principal supervisor. The syllabus comprises knowledge and skills considered by the candidate and the supervisor/supervisors to be essential to the satisfactory completion of the dissertation or portfolio. |
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Residential School| This subject contains a optional 3 day residential school.
The residential is not specific to this subject.
It is made available on a voluntary basis to Doctoral students.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
