GraduatePolitical Science & International Relations

Graduate Certificate in Public Administration

University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia

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About this program

A 12 credit point graduate certificate in public administration, covering how government works: policy processes, public sector management, governance and accountability. It articulates with full credit into UC's Graduate Diploma and Master of Public Administration, a suite well suited to Canberra's public service. Entry is open to graduates and to people working in government. It suits public servants and people entering the sector who want a formal qualification, or a staged route into the master's.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$32,000
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 2 parts

Year 1, Period 2

2 units
  • 6260Managing Government Finance G
  • 8556Public Administration G

Year 1, Period 3

1 units
  • 6268Public Policy PG

Admissions

Applicants must have a degree or equivalent as approved by the Academic Quality and Standards Committee and be currently employed in the graduate programme of an Australian Commonwealth, State, or Territory Government Department, OR hold two or more years of relevant work experience. . Note: this course is only offered on a contract basis with Government agencies and is not open to general admission entry.

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