Simulation in Security and Strategy
PostgraduateMAQ-PICX89512024
Previously MAQ-PICX951
Course information for 2024 intake
Experience the challenges that strategists face in a high-stress crisis situation as part of this simulated learning subject. Work as part of an executive team made up of your peers. Utilise your understanding of game theory to assess the scenario.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Simulation in Security and Strategy
About this subject
On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to;
- Demonstrate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of simulation & role playing as an educational and professional tool
- Demonstrate understanding of decision-making, bargaining situations and group dynamics in a political-strategic context.
- Apply classical and modern strategic analysis to complex and evolving real-world situations.
- Communicate disciplinary knowledge to professional audiences.
- .A week-by-week guide to the topics in this subject will be provided in the study materials.
This subject was formerly known as PICX951 Simulation in Security and Strategy
This unit provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired during their program of study to a real world crisis. After being exposed to theoretical concepts of scenario-building, role-playing and decision-making, students will experience the challenges of solving problems and finding solutions to real world crises during a dynamic simulation. They will be part of a team that includes students with different skill sets and knowledge, including strategists, intelligence analysts, criminologists, counter terrorism experts, and cyber security analysts. Students enrolled in Simulation in Security and Strategy will perform the role of the strategist. Their mission will be to formulate policy-oriented solutions by applying their theoretical knowledge and practical skills, for instance game theory. As part of a team, students will learn how to develop ministerial briefing papers during a crisis situation and how to make policy recommendations.
- Policy brief (50%)
- Simulation (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- MAQ-SEC-MAS-2024 - Master of Security and Strategic Studies
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
MAQ-PICX951 (Not currently available)
Others
Co-requisite 60cp at 8000 level or above including (PICX8012 or PICX812) and (PICX8050 or PICX850) and (PICX8060 or PICX860) and (PICX8061 or PICX861) and (PICX8921 or PICX921)
NCCW (pre-2020 units) PICT950, PICT951, PICT952, PICT953, PICT954, PICT955,
PICX950, PICX951, PICX952, PICX953, PICX954, PICX955
Pre-requisite Admission to MSecStrategicStud
NCCW (2020 and onwards)
PICT8950 Strategic Simulation
and
PICT8951 Simulation in Security and Strategy
and
PICT8952
Simulation in Criminology
and
PICT8953
Simulation in Intelligence
and
PICT8954
Simulation in Cyber Security
and
PICT8955
Simulation in Counter Terrorism
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
- Broadband access
Note:
Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Master of Security and Strategic Studies
PostgraduateMAQ-SEC-MAS