Online Courses Handbook 2003

189506 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Policy Sciences

Introduction
The course is designed to develop sound management and policy skills for individuals holding, or aspiring to hold, management positions in the public sector.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent qualification. A limited number of applicants not holding a recognised degree or equivalent but with post secondary education o training and work experience indicating that they would benefit from the course and contribute effectively may be admitted. Applicants in this category may be required to attend an interview and should undertake the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1

13002 v.2 Policy Sciences Statistics 553 3.0 25.0

5249 v.8 Policy Sciences 550 3.0 25.0

5774 v.7 Policy Sciences 552 3.0 25.0

5860 v.6 Comparative Policy Sciences 551 3.0 25.0

5864 v.5 Policy Analysis 560 3.0 25.0

SELECT 3 OPTIONS 75.0

200.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

5248 v.6 Managerial Leadership 561 3.0 25.0

5269 v.8 Law (Public Administrative) 576 3.0 25.0

5289 v.5 Politics 503 3.0 25.0

5294 v.6 Public Finance 565 3.0 25.0

5697 v.7 Economic Analysis and Asian Economies 550 3.0 25.0

5698 v.5 Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0

5701 v.5 Information Systems 555 4.0 25.0

10481 v.3 Business Ethics 567 3.0 25.0