Management in Non-Government Organisations

Unit code:ASA5024Study level:Postgraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

City Campus

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit examines the distinctive role of Non Government Organisations (NGOs) in social change processes with a focus on the key strategic challenges they face and their responses. Students critique relevant theories, and practice in selected areas of organisational management.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Analyse how and why Non-Governmental Organisations have emerged as such powerful types of organisations in different types of societies;
Recognise and infer the difference between governance and management of organisations;
Collaborate in the design of Non-Government Organisations that respond to socio-economic changes; and
Exhibit competent decision-making to address emergent and complex problems in contemporary Non-Government Organisations.