Global Public Policy Challenges focuses on understanding and addressing some of the most pressing issues confronting our world, looking to the mega-trends shaping collective future states, and the importance of the past. In this course we will delve into the complexities of issues such as climate change, environmental conflict, human rights, non-traditional security, digital transformation, economic inequality, and beyond. We will explore important global policy challenges, examining them from multiple perspectives, and seek to develop innovative potential solutions through lively discussions, simulations, and collaborative projects. A key aspect of the course will be how to design dynamic institutions that can cope with rapidly changing environments. For those who want to make a difference in the world, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex landscape of global public policy and to drive meaningful change.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Develop a nuanced understanding of the range of public policy problems and issues that have global scale, reach and impacts
2. Demonstrate knowledge of key conceptual frameworks used to understand and interpret global public policy problems
3. Critically appraise and apply policy analytical approaches and scenario-based policy forecasting methods for evaluating and extrapolating evidence
4. Analyse global policy problems from multiple perspectives and develop evidence-based policy and/or institutional solutions
5. Clearly articulate and persuasively convey policy analysis and solutions using written, visual and verbal communication strategies

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Module: 1 Orientation	Assessment One - Sole Video and PPT presentation
2	Module 2: Public Policy	Assessment Two - Personal Reflection
3	Module 3: Strategy	Assessment Three - Research essay
4	Module 4: Strategy in Practice	Assessment Four - Stakeholder briefing
5	Module 5: Strategy Key Issues	Assessment Five - Solo Video ResponseAssessment Six - Summative Assessment

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Sole Video and PPT presentation	10 %	23/06/2025	27/06/2025	1,2,5
Personal Reflection	10 %	30/06/2025	07/07/2025	1,5
Research essay	20 %	11/07/2025	18/07/2025	3,4,5
Stakeholder briefing	15 %	18/07/2025	25/07/2025	4,5
Solo Video Response	15 %	25/07/2025	01/08/2025	3,4,5
Summative Assessment	30 %	01/08/2025	29/08/2025	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Sole Video and PPT presentation

Sole Video and PPT presentation

10% - Submit through the Teams Channel

Due: Monday 23 June 11.55pm

Identify and describe an issue you consider a global public policy priority, demonstrate what makes it global, and outline how it impacts on security/ies.

Develop a video presentation of no more than five minutes supported by up to three PowerPoint slides.

You will need to upload a recording of you giving the presentation.

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific's Word Limit and Penalty Guidelines applies to this assessment item.

Assessment Task 2

Personal Reflection

Personal Reflection

10% - Submit through the Teams Channel

Due: Monday 30 June, 11.55pm

A personal reflection (500 words) on one issue impacting the making and implementing of effective public policy in the current environment.

This can be an issue covered in the module or one you identify. 

The reflection should be written in the style of a blog post.

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific's Word Limit and Penalty Guidelines applies to this assessment item.

Assessment Task 3

Research essay

Research essay

20% - Submit through Wattle

Due: Friday 11 July, 11.55pm 

Here I am asking you to complete a research response to the following prompt:

Global public policy challenges demand new strategic responses. Drawing on the strategic approaches we have covered and/or others you may have identified, outline your prescription for an effective strategy.

This is best thought of a ‘regular’ research essay.

The word limit is 1000 words.

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific's Word Limit and Penalty Guidelines applies to this assessment item.

Assessment Task 4

Stakeholder briefing

Stakeholder briefing

15% - Submit through Wattle

Due: Friday 18 July, 11.55pm

Identify a key issue or challenge present in the case studies. Draft a briefing note to be submitted to a stakeholder group of your choosing (eg one of government, civil society, business sector). Your briefing note should communicate what the issue or challenge is, why you have identified it is important to them, and what actions they should take. The note should be no more than 400 words or equivalent.

Please attach to the briefing an additional note of no more than 100 words explaining why you picked the issue or challenge and the stakeholder group.

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific's Word Limit and Penalty Guidelines applies to this assessment item.

Assessment Task 5

Solo Video Response

Solo Video Response

15% - Submit through Teams

Due: Friday 25 July, 11.55pm

Please return to your third assessment and reappraise it based on one of the factors discussed in this module. Please compose your response as a short video of up to 5 minutes.

There is no need for any presentation material – simply record to camera.

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific's Word Limit and Penalty Guidelines applies to this assessment item.

Assessment Task 6

Summative Assessment

Solo Video Response

30% - Submit through Wattle

Due: Friday 1 August, 11.55pm.

To conclude the entire course, you must critically assess the following statement:

If it is the case that ‘no plan survives contact with reality’, what then is the value of strategy?

To answer this question, you will need to record a presentation of some 10 minutes. You will need to upload two things, first a recording of you giving your presentation and second the presentation file itself. Your answer should include references, quotes, evidence, and other ways you wish to present your argumentative response to the question.

The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific's Word Limit and Penalty Guidelines applies to this assessment item.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Accessibility for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students