Arts and Social Science
Description
The aim of this micro-credential is to equip enrollees with the skills and knowledge to understand, develop/design, operate and optimise regulatory systems, either directly as a regulator, or as policy-makers critically engaging with the environment to be regulated.
Topics
- The regulatory craft – Principles of regulation
- Regulatory systems
- Case study of a regulated industry – Private health insurance
- A regulatory agency – Resourcing and skills
- Legislative design – Examples and options
- A conversation with a regulator
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, enrollee's will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand the basic elements of the regulatory craft and the principles of regulation
- Understand the operation and resourcing of a regulatory agency
- Understand options in legislative systems supporting regulation
- Design and develop a regulatory system
Indicative assessment
Assignment 1 – Introductions and identification of areas of regulatory interest (500 words, 20% of final mark) LO: 1
Assignment 2 – Research design (500 words, 80% of final mark) LO: 2, 3, 4
Assumed knowledge
This micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.
Micro-credential stack information
This micro-credential is undertaken as a stand-alone course.
Details
Course Code: DATA20
Workload: 21 hours
- Contact hours: 7 hours
- Individual study and assessment: 14 hours
ANU unit value: 1 unit
AQF Level: 8
Contact: Neil Smith BA, LLB(G), GDLP, GAICD
This Micro-credential is taught at a graduate level. This is not an AQF qualification.
Micro-credentials in development for 2021
Contact us via email - microcredentials@anu.edu.au