ULM503 The Higher Education Environment and University Governance (8)

This subject examines and builds an understanding and appreciation of contemporary governance theory and practice within the Australian and higher education context. The subject also explores the roles and responsibilities of university governance mechanisms. Particular attention is given to the participants leadership role in university governance and the implications for ethical and financially sustainable practice within a highly politicised tertiary environment.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ULM503. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Management and Marketing

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and
Management course.

Assumed Knowledge

ULM502

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to critically reflect to make sense of the complexities and contestations of leading in the academic environment;
  • be able to evaluate the impact and implications of various political, economic, social and technological changes in the tertiary education landscape on their leadership practice;
  • be able to analyse contemporary issues relevant to university governance within the dynamic higher education environment; and
  • be able to communicate and enact governance knowledge and ideas within the context of a complex and highly political internal (CSU) and external environment.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The concept of the university and its transformation
  • Contemporary issues in university governance
  • Re-imagining the university

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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