Graduate Certificate in Public Administration

Boost your skills and knowledge in public policy, management and administration to pursue a career where you can make a difference.

Fascinated about the business of government? Tailored for ACT and Federal government staff, this course is a boost for your career in government. You’ll explore the latest trends and developments in public administration, public sector management, policy research and evaluation, financial budgeting and management.

Need a flexible method of study that suits the challenges of your job? This course is delivered using a combination of on-line and traditional teaching methods comprising lectures, tutorials and workshops. Giving yourself a career boost was never easier!

Your future career

This course will give you additional knowledge and skills in public administration and evaluation to take your career to the next level. This course could also be a pathway to study at a Master level. You could find work in the government and public sector, the not-for-profit sector and in business. Careers could include:

• Policy Officer
• Policy Evaluation Officer
• Strategic and Implementation Officer
• Public Sector Manager

Course specific information

You must have a degree or equivalent as approved by the Academic Quality and Standards Committee or hold two or more years of relevant work experience.

You must be currently employed by an Australian Commonwealth, State or Territory Government Department.

Please note it is not open for general admission. If you are interested in a public policy degree, please see the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (SCC101).

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.

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).