BAS5555 Advanced evaluation of change projects
Faculty of Science
BAS5555 Advanced evaluation of change projects is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Summer A at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BAS5555
Prerequisites
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After BAS5555
No unit lists BAS5555 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: BAS5550
COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in a Monash Master’s degree or the Graduate Certificate of Behaviour Change to undertake this unit.
Overview
Behavioural and systemic change projects exist in complex, evolving contexts. Effectively monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of projects are essential to knowing what is working and what is not, where adjustments need to be made, and where successful change can be attributed so that impactful ideas can be scaled and built upon. Key to this is an evaluative and developmental mindset: the curiosity, knowledge and resourcefulness to apply practical methods to plan and implement a rigorous evaluation process and to analyse and communicate impact to relevant audiences.
This unit focuses on a deep exploration of the research and diagnostic tools needed for continuous tracking and evaluation of both behaviour change and systems transformation. You will learn evaluation methods using real-world case studies and projects of varying degrees of complexity. You will also learn from behaviour change, systems transformation and societal transitions experts from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute, and have the opportunity to apply your learning through completing an evaluation plan that builds on an existing professional challenge or a provided case study.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | Bld blk |
Assessment
- Independent learning portfolioPortfolio20%
- Evidence reviewWritten30%
- Evaluation presentationPresentation25%
- Evaluation ReportWritten25%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of research and the need to systematically monitor and evaluate progress towards a planned solution;
- 2
Critically evaluate a range of evaluation methods and tools, and how they can be integrated to assess change across complex challenges;
- 3
Select appropriate methods for measuring change and evaluating impact, using audience insights, research evidence, and relevant principles from behaviour and systemic change practice;
- 4
Collaboratively create and deliver an evaluation plan based on a theory of change, in consideration of units of analysis; appropriate measures; and practical study designs;
- 5
Reflect on the ethical implications of monitoring and evaluation practice, and the ethical principles that underpin research;
- 6
Effectively discuss and communicate change outcomes using pertinent disciplinary, interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and other ways of knowing.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36.5 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
In total, you can expect to commit a total of ~144 hours of independent and collaborative work across the teaching period.
This unit will be delivered over an intensive period of 6 weeks in Summer A.
In weeks 1-5 you will be expected to complete 24 hours of learning, which includes:
- One 2.5 hour online workshop;
- 12 hours of asynchronous online learning, and
- 9.5 hours of independent study towards assignments.
In week 6 you will be expected to attend:
- a three-day experiential on-campus Masterclass at the Clayton campus.
This unit will be enriched with a comprehensive set of reading materials, videos, and case scenarios prepared for flexible self-paced online learning. These materials will complement and support the activities to be completed in the weekly workshops, and will offer accessible access to key content to be used for assessment.
Throughout the unit, you will apply your learning to a variety of problems, contexts, and challenges.
Theories, frameworks, methods and tools taught will be illustrated through real-life case scenarios. The intention of these scenarios is to bring the theory to life, to demonstrate its practical application, and to empower you in the use of these theories and tools.
You will bring a diverse range of experiences and perspectives to your learning, to share with others during workshops and the three-day masterclass, and from which to learn vicariously. There will also be many opportunities for collaborative problem-solving and decision-making during this unit, which will involve peer assisted learning.
Throughout the unit, you will complete a variety of synchronous and asynchronous activities, and participate in interactive forums that will facilitate engagement with the learning material, and enable collaboration with other learners.
Learning resources
Required resources
You will be required to attend a three-day experiential masterclass in week 2 of the unit, at the Monash Clayton campus. This masterclass will involve team-based and collaborative learning. You will be divided into small groups to facilitate effective discussion and collaboration.
Technology resources
You will be required to engage in learning material delivered in Moodle, to support your learning between workshops. Hence, you will require technology assistance from the University, to facilitate your access to the material (e.g. Esolutions). You will also attend weekly online workshops via Zoom to take part in practical activities.
Where it fits
BAS5555 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Annette Bos
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Filia Garivaldis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BAS5555?
BAS5555 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BAS5555 offered?
In 2026, BAS5555 runs in Summer A at Clayton.
How much work is BAS5555?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BAS5555 have an exam?
No. BAS5555 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BAS5555?
BAS5555 is part of Leadership for sustainable development.