308404 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Public Sector Management
GradDipPubSectMgnt(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 051623B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
This course will focus on governance and ethics in the context of major issues confronting public sector organisations in the 21st Century. Particular attention is paid to examining the challenges of change and reform brought about by contemporary transformations to the social, economic, cultural, political and technological fabric. The program is designed to facilitate an understanding of these transformations and their implications for public organisations. Through critical reflection, students will beequipped with theoretical perspectives and practical methods so that they are less inclined to be swept along by change but rather are more able to exert control and prevent its more negative effects.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A Graduate Certificate in Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.
Career Opportunities
Graduates generally find employment positions with public sector organisations.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Majors, Streams or Other Core Components |
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| 11043 | v.4 | Entrepreneurship 568 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308349 | v.1 | Public Sector Governance and Ethics in Context 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308350 | v.1 | The Machinery of Government 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308351 | v.1 | Public Sector Governance and Ethics in Action 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308352 | v.1 | Measurement and Evaluation for the Public Sector 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308353 | v.1 | Special Topics in Public Sector Governance and Ethics 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308354 | v.1 | Corporate Crisis Strategy 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5248 | v.6 | Managerial Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 200.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: January 28, 2005
CRICOS provider code 00301J