Graduate Diploma of Public Administration

Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Public Administration provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a successful career as a manager in the public sector.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

CL50, 097514E

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Public Administration provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a successful career as a manager in the public sector. Career opportunities are abundant within government organisations around the world, and this course is specifically designed to suit individuals who are planning to work, or are already working, within the public sector. Develop your skills and knowledge in the design and implementation of public policy, the consideration of governance issues and ethical behaviour, and the use of strategic management principles and graduate with the tools you require to be successful and confident in a management capacity within a public administration organisation.

Entry requirements

Students applying for the Graduate Diploma of Public Administration must have completed one of the following:

A completed Australian Bachelor degree, or equivalent qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; or
Completed the CQU Graduate Certificate in Management or equivalent.

Security RequirementsNo information available at this time.Health RequirementsNo information available at this time.Assumed Knowledge

No specific recommended study beyond the entry requirements is required.

Study locations

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Online

Career pathways

This degree is suitable for students either currently, or hoping to be, working in the area of public administration. The course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and tools you require to be successful in this area, and will give you the confidence to work effectively in a management capacity within a public administration organisation. Particular areas of focus within this course include governance and ethics, public policy design and implementation, and the application of strategic management principles to public administration.

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