GCPAdmin

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.

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) as listed under the heading Core units of study
• 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. Students should consult the Graduate School of Government for a current list of elective units of study (www.econ.usyd.edu.au/gsg).

Part-time students must enrol in one or two of their required units of study in their first semester.

The following table shows an illustrative program of study for a student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Public Administration on a part-time basis undertaking two units of study per semester.

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 Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.

Applicants for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Public Administration shall have:

• completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the School;

OR

• been accepted by the Graduate School of Government and the Academic Board as being suitably prepared for studying the Graduate Certificate

AND

• have at least two years experience in a senior public sector position, or the equivalent, as determined by the Director of the Graduate School of Government, and
• an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum in each band of at least 6.0 (for applicants whose matriculating secondary, post-secondary or tertiary qualification was not conducted and examined entirely in English).

Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in one to two years.

and handbook

For more detailed course information, requirements and resolutions for this course in 2009, students should refer to the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook.This handbook will be available from late September 2008.

Students who commenced their course prior to 2009, should refer to the handbook of the year they commenced their course.

For further information on the courses offered by the Graduate School of Government, visit there website at: http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/gsg/

• TC031 Master of Public Administration
• TF000 Graduate Diploma in Public Administration

Students can check on the availability of units of study in this program for the current year by using the University's Online Unit of Study Handbook.