Graduate Certificate in Public Administration (GCPAdmin)
| Course Code | TG000 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 24 |
| CRICOS code | 062010G |
Description
From 2011, the Graduate School of Government and all its associated public administration courses will offered through the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Prospective students should contact the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for details of this course.
The Public Administration programs are designed for existing senior public servants of national, state, provincial and local governments and provide a practical educational experience to enhance existing skills. The programs give public administrators knowledge and skills enhancement in public administration that will allow graduates to transfer skills from one agency/ministry to another. It is a degree that is relevant to all senior public sector employees.
Course requirements
To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Public Administration, students must successfully complete a total of four units of study (24 credit points), comprising:
- Two to four core units of study (24 credit points)
- Up to two elective units of study (maximum of 12 credit points)
Core units of study
- GSOG6001 Policy in Practice: Delivering Public Value
- GSOG6002 Public Sector Leadership
- GSOG6003 Strategic Administration
- GSOG6004 Managing Public Expenditure
Elective units of study
Elective units of study will be provided by the Graduate School of Government at the start of the academic years.
Progression guide
The following table shows an example course progression for a student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Public Administration on a part-time basis undertaking two units of study per semester.
| Year/ Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | core | core or elective | 12 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | core | core or elective | 12 |
Please Note: The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to that listed above. You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Graduate School of Government if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.
Entry requirements
This course is no longer offered through the University of Sydney Business School. Please refer to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for details.
Duration of course
Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in one to two years.