Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Management

Course code: 1505 + Course abbreviation: GradCertPubPolMgt + Total credit points required: 24 + 1 semester full-time, 2 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Off-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This course is designed for graduates, in Australia and internationally, who wish to contribute to valued outcomes in the government and community sectors. Participants work in the public, local government, private or other sectors.

Credit for prior studies

Candidates may be eligible for credit for a maximum of one unit (6 points) if previous study is considered to be equivalent to particular units in the course of study. Credit is restricted to study undertaken in the last five years and must be approved by the program manager.

Course structure

(a) Students must complete three core units (18 points):

MGX9230 Public policy
MGX9270 Public management
MGX9600 Managing people and organisations

(b) Students must complete one elective unit (6 points) from the following list of recommended units:

MGX9300 Governance
MGX9330 Privatisation
MGX9370 Policy analysis
MGX9670 International public policy and management*

or 9000-level graduate units taught by the Department of Management, other departments in the Faculty of Business and Economics, or other faculties of the university.

It is recommended that students consult with the course director to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Management may apply for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management or Master in Public Policy and Management and would be eligible for credit for four units.

* Unit offered on-campus only.

Contact details

Program manager

To be advised

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