Technological change is a central feature of societies. The pervasiveness of digital technologies in everyday life poses ongoing challenges for regulation and governance. How should the generation and use of private data be managed? What approaches can policymakers and regulators use to assess the risks and uncertainties of new technologies? What can be done to ensure technology reduces inequities and improves livelihoods? This course provides interdisciplinary concepts for understanding how technosocial systems are changing and for analysing how broader national, regional and international developments are shaped by law, policy, political economy, regulation and security. Class sessions focus on empirical examples so that students can apply different conceptual tools and propose creative solutions to real-world problems. Case studies cover current and anticipated concerns, including automation, consumer protection, changing professional standards, data governance and digital transformation, as they relate to important issues of climate change, criminal justice, democratic stability, food systems, internet governance, public health and security. Specific issues addressed include developments in algorithmic regulation, digital identity, fintech, predictive analytics and RegTech. Designed to accommodate students from different backgrounds and career stages, the course is suitable for recent graduates with an interest in technology and society as well as professionals working in government, the private sector and nongovernment organisations.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Recall and apply theories of regulation and governance as they related to contemporary issues in technology governance.
Explain key developments and challenges related to technology governance across a range of domains.
Describe the advantages and limits of different regulatory and governance instruments and concepts as they relate to technological change and innovation.
Interpret and communicate new insights related to scholarly and regulatory debates about technological governance.
Identify future directions for technology governance in domestic, global and transnational contexts.
Published offerings
Future offerings are indicative. Only recognised 2027 sessions with a published class number are offered in the enrolment demo.
| Year | Session | Delivery group | Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
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| 2027 | First Semester | On Campus | 4641 | 22 Feb 2027 | 01 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 28 May 2027 | In Person | N/A |
| 2027 | First Semester | Online | 4766 | 22 Feb 2027 | 01 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 28 May 2027 | Online | N/A |
| 2028 | First Semester | On Campus | 6122 | 21 Feb 2028 | 28 Feb 2028 | 31 Mar 2028 | 26 May 2028 | In Person | N/A |
| 2028 | First Semester | Online | 6220 | 21 Feb 2028 | 28 Feb 2028 | 31 Mar 2028 | 26 May 2028 | Online | N/A |
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