307751 (v.1) Professional Practice 512

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Area:	Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Introduction and analysis the principles of organisation, administration and management and the influence of values, ethics and codes of conduct in Western Australia and elsewhere. Examination of these principles and influences on private, voluntary andpublic sector planning, conservation and development organisations.
Unit Outcomes:	Upon completion of this unit the student will have developed an understanding of the principles of organisation, administration and management for emerging professionals including, interaction with ministers, chief executive officers, supervisors, administration, technical and professional staff, clients, committees, the media, interviews and personal portfolios. Gained an understanding of the values, ethics and codes of conduct for emerging professionals. Developed an understanding of the organisation,administration and management and values, ethics and codes of conduct for the public, private and voluntary sectors, planning consultancy, local, state and commonwealth government and land development.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Australian Standards Association. (2001), Quality Management and Quality Assurance Standards - Australian Standard 3900. Australian Standards Association. Brady, N. (1990), Ethical Managing. New York, Macmillan. Corbett, D. (1992). Public Sector Management. London, Allen and Unwin. Davis, G., Weller, P., and Lewis, C. (1989). Corporate Management in Australia. Melbourne, Macmillian. Hilmer, F., Raynor, M. and Taperell, G. (1993). National Competition Policy Report.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Seminar Paper 35%, Term Paper 65%. This is a grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y   2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y