Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Policy and Development equips students with skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in policy. It covers development policy, policy analysis, and management practices, preparing graduates for roles in government, not-for-profit, and private sectors in Australia and internationally.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Policy and Development is designed for individuals seeking a rewarding career in policy, both in Australia and globally. The program equips students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and critical thinking abilities to make a meaningful impact in the field.
Objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of development policy, policy analysis, and management practices across various settings.
- Prepare students for roles in Australia and internationally.
Description:
The program explores development policy, encompassing areas such as foreign aid, peace-building, human rights promotion, climate change mitigation, and international corporate negotiations. Students gain insights into policy analysis and management practices, equipping them with the skills to navigate complex policy landscapes.
Teaching:
- Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program: Students have the opportunity to travel to Indonesia and earn credit towards their course by applying their learning in a practical setting.
- Flexible study options: Classes are offered at various times, including intensive and traditional offerings, allowing students to study on their own terms.
- Workshops and seminars: Free workshops and seminars are available to support students with writing, policy research, data analysis, ethical decision-making, survey design, and research methodologies.
Careers:
- Potential career paths: Government and public sector, not-for-profit sector, and business.
- Potential roles: Policy Officer, Aid Development and Implementation Officer, Policy Evaluation Officer, International Aid Officer, International Community Liaison Officer.
Other:
- Course content: Critical approaches to development, public sector management, policy research and evaluation, financial administration and budgeting.
- Target audience: Recent graduates seeking to expand their knowledge in policy and development, and professionals exploring new career directions.
- Program benefits: Provides new professional skills and a competitive edge in the job market.
- Study areas: Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
