Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Finance - 360JA
| Course Code: | 360JA |
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| Course Version: | 1 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline(s): | Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis |
| Selection Rank: | n/a |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Become a highly skilled policy maker
The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Finance is an interdisciplinary course, designed to meet the professional development needs of government departments and public agencies.This course provides participants with:
- critical understanding of the main economic and public policy debates within Australia
- advanced understanding of Australia's budgeting and financial governance
- insight into the preparation, process and politics involved in getting new policy proposals accepted
Learn how to:
- establish strategic direction
- design better and more sustainable policy
- create user-centred service design, delivery and evaluation
- engage people and expertise
- use strategic communication for support in a highly contested policy environment
- deliver quality outcomes whilst ensuring value for money
This course is suited to both mid-career and more experienced public servants, and is only available to staff nominated by their department.
Enquiries
- Current and Commencing Students
- Prospective Students
Admission Requirements
Admission to this course is restricted to applicants who have been selected and approved by the Department of Finance.
Applicants must have a degree or equivalent as approved by the University's Admissions Committee and be currently employed in an Australian Commonwealth, State, or Territory Government Department, OR hold two or more years of relevant work experience.
Assumed Knowledge
Essential knowledge: A good working knowledge of the public sector; commitment and the ability to contribute to class learning, to learn from others and to share learning in the workplace; strong commitment to career development; and capacity to complete a rigorous program of study.
Desirable but not essential knowledge would include some familiarity with fundamental theories and concepts underpinning effective public policy development, a good feel for the difficulties of delivering results in government and experience of applying theory and analysing data to solve real world public policy problems.
Periods Course is Open to New Admissions
| Year | Location | Domestic | International |
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| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Teaching Periods 1 - 6  |
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| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Teaching Periods 1 - 6 |
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| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Teaching Periods 1 - 6 |
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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| Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Finance | GradCert PubPolicy&Fin |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
The University offers a wide range of delivery options to help you balance study with other commitments. Units within this degree may be available to be studied in the following delivery modes:
UC - Canberra, Bruce
| Sponsor: | The unit is delivered in conjunction with a sponsor organisation. |
To find out more about delivery modes that are available for units in this course please visit
Information for Fee Paying Students
| Year | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. Graduate Certificate courses are typically 0.5 years in duration, so the total course fee will be half the above for such courses.The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
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| Knowledge and understanding 1. A broad understanding of different models of policy analysis and advising, and their usefulness for policy and management practice. |
UC Graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 2. An advanced understanding of the machinery of Australian budgeting and financial governance. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 3. A critical understanding of the main policy debates within public and economic policy-making in Australia and in comparable and other Westminster-style democracies. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 4. Understanding of how the international political environment affects organisational objectives. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Skills 5. A critical understanding of the central concepts relating to financial management, governance and public policy. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 6. Written and verbal communication skills to engage in informed debates of public sector issues. | UC graduates are professional: Communicate effectively. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware. |
| 7. The ability to bring a strategic perspective to all policy program design work. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Application of knowledge and skills 8. The ability to affect sustainable Commonwealth policy. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real?world problems; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 9. Ability to design, model and craft policy options for simple issues. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real?world problems; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 10. Undertake primary research both within a collaborative team based framework and independently. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Course Duration
The standard course duration is one year part-time.
Government Support
| Year | CSP Places Available | Eligible for Student
Income Support (Centrelink) |
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| 2021 | NO | NO |
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2020->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
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