309911 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Public Administration
GradCertPubAdm(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 058730J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 6 Months
Introduction
This course will focus on the major issues confronting public sector organisations such as the structure of government, policy design and analysis, critical management issues and the law of government. The course is designed to address key public sector issues through critical reflection, theoretical perspectives and practical methods.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or work experience in a senior public sector managerial role. Applicants with other relevant qualifications and or experience may be considered for admission.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.
Course Organisation
Students are expected to complete at least two core units (50 credits) and options. The units are subject to availability.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Majors, Streams or Other Core Components |
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| 308349 | v.2 | Ethics, Public Values and Policy 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 308350 | v.2 | The Machinery of Government 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 308351 | v.2 | Public Policy Analysis and Design 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 308352 | v.2 | Markets and Government 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 308353 | v.2 | Managing in the Public Sector 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 310076 | v.1 | Public Sector Communications 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310077 | v.1 | Law of Government 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 5248 | v.6 | Managerial Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5698 | v.5 | Organisational Behaviour 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5706 | v.7 | Accounting (Public Sector) 567 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10978 | v.6 | Economics (Public Finance) 568 | 4.0 | 50.0 | |
| 11390 | v.2 | Leadership in a Global Dynamic Environment 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301843 | v.2 | Social Policy 501 - Social Policy in Australia | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301846 | v.3 | Social Policy 505 - Theoretical Perspectives on Social Policy | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301847 | v.2 | Social Policy 507 - Economic Foundations of Social Policy | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301849 | v.4 | Social Policy 604 - Comparative and Global Perspectives on Social Policy | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301948 | v.3 | + | International Health and Primary Health Care 600 | 8.0 | 25.0 |
| * | Students must study at least two of the these core units. | ||||
| + | Available externally only. | ||||
Availability
Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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