Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy and Finance is an interdisciplinary course, designed to meet the professional development needs of...
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:
This course is suited to both mid-career and more experienced public servants (e.g. newly-appointed Senior Executive Service officers, Executive Level staff and APS6 policy officers), and is only available to staff nominated by their department.
Admission to this course is restricted to applicants who have been selected and approved by their Government agency.
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.
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 for new admissions| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Teaching Periods 1 - 6 | |||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Teaching Periods 1 - 6 | |||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Teaching Periods 1 - 6 |
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.