Advanced Diploma in Public Administration and Management

This qualification offers the following articulation possibilities

Horizontal Articulation

• Advanced Diploma in Business Studies, Level 7.

Vertical Articulation

• Bachelor of Arts Honours in Public Administration, Level 8.

Country: Australia.

Qualification: Graduate Diploma in Public Admission requirements.

Applicants must normally hold either the Graduate Certificate in Development Administration, Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management, Graduate Certificate in Public Policy* (or an approved comparable); or an approved degree or comparable qualification from an approved tertiary institution. However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Qualification purpose

If you are a current or aspiring public sector manager or policy maker, the Postgraduate qualification in public administration provides opportunities for you to enhance your understanding, knowledge and skills in this area. It includes courses at the graduate certificate, graduate Diploma and Masters level.

The qualification is offered by the College of Business, Government and Law, and Postgraduate courses in public administration have been taught at Flinders University since 1986. The qualification is designed with the needs of current and future public-sector employees in mind and is reviewed regularly.

The Graduate Diploma in Public Administration is a 36-unit qualification which is part of the Graduate Qualification in Public Administration offered by the College of Business, Government and Law.

Qualification outcomes

The Graduate Diploma in Public Administration aims to provide a broad overview of issues in public policy, management and administration and to provide a foundation for those wishing to pursue studies at the Masters level.

Assessment approach

• To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management, learners must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.

Comparison to the institution's qualification

• It is a one year qualification that allows a learner to articulate to higher Postgraduate study or to exit.

The units are similar with the exception that an elective option is presented. There are nine modules whereas the South African qualification has 6 modules and the content is all encompassing.

Country: Australia.

Qualification: Graduate Certificate Diploma in Policy Analysis.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis, a learner must

• Hold any Bachelor Degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of comparable standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 (using a 7.0 scale).

Or

• Have a minimum of five years comparable full-time professional work experience in or with the public sector.

Or

• Have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be comparable to either of the above.

Qualification purpose

This qualification equips professionals who work with policy or in policy roles with the skills needed to respond to the complex challenges and rapidly evolving demands of policy analysis, design and implementation. The research- led and industry engaged qualification draws on current thinking and real-life examples to significantly build the professional skills of those in the public and private sector. Whether you already work in government at local, state or national level, or you work with government and want to understand what drives and influences.

Qualification outcomes

Qualification Learning Outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills, you will acquire through studying the Griffith qualification of your choice. They are benchmarked against the relevant Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) specification.

Comparison to the institution's qualification

It is a one year qualification. The South African qualification has 6 modules and the content is all encompassing. This qualification, like the qualification offered at institution, requires the learner to possess:

• Cognitive skills to think critically about issues and dilemmas in policy and analysis, and effectively research, evaluate and communicate arguments.
• Cognitive skills to identify the forces that have challenged existing policy-making institutions and traditions and evaluate their contemporary role in policy making.

Country: Australia.

Qualification: Graduate Diploma in Public Administration.

Admission requirements.

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Public Administration requires

• a Bachelor's Degree, graduate Diploma, graduate certificate or comparable at an institution approved by the Graduate School of Government and graded at a standard acceptable to the school and at least three years of experience in a senior public sector position, satisfaction of the English language requirements, where applicable and (d) any other minimum standards specified by the Graduate School of Government.

Qualification purpose

This qualification helps learners to develop key leadership, policy and administrative skills necessary for high-level practice in all levels of government and non-government organisations. The qualification offers timely and relevant skills enhancement in public administration, providing the transferable skills necessary to equip the learner for work across the full range of government agencies and ministries.

Qualification outcomes

The core units of study cover public policy, public sector leadership, strategic administration, managing public expenditure, and a capstone unit Practical core unit in workplace learning. Every learner also has the opportunity to be paired with a mentor, usually a current or former senior public administrator, politician, member of the judiciary or leader from civil society or the private sector. Under their guidance you will receive one- on-one support and career advice that significantly enhances your theoretical knowledge of public administration in national, state, provincial and local government jurisdictions.

Comparison to the institution's qualification

It is a one year qualification that allows a learner to articulate to higher Postgraduate study or to exit. The units are similar with the exception that an elective option is presented. There are nine modules whereas the South African qualification has 6 modules and the content is all encompassing.

Country: UK.

Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management.

Admission requirements

You should have a recognised UK Bachelor's Degree, or international comparable, in a social science discipline. Qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits. Your application may be considered if you have previous education and experience, comparable to a Degree-level qualification, which includes suitable preliminary training.

Qualification purpose

Public sector organisations need good managers. The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management is a preparation for managing and advising public sector organisations. There is an emphasis on managing people, managing change and designing and using information systems.

Learners will study four modules selected from the list below

• Decentralisation and Local Governance M404.
• E-Government M403.
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment M469.
• Human Resource Management and Development M402.
• Managing Organisational Change M406.
• Project Appraisal M475.

Qualification outcomes.

Public sector organisations need good managers. The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management is a preparation for managing and advising public sector organisations. There is an emphasis on managing people, managing change and designing and using information systems. By following this qualification you will be well qualified for senior positions in government public services, international organisations and NGOs.

On successful completion of PGDip in Public Management, learners should be able to

• Construct and apply models, systems, and techniques.
• Explain how models learned in the qualification may be used to inform managerial decisions in different policy domains, institutional contexts, and public sector organisations.
• Assess and appraise models, systems and techniques taught in the qualification.
• Understand and critically appraise case studies and qualitative research.

Integrated Assessment

For all qualifications, each 22.5 and 30 Credit module, with the exception of the Dissertation, is assessed by one three-hour unseen written examination and by the submission of two compulsory assignments of 2,500 words each.

Learners cannot sit the written examination for a module unless they have completed all the compulsory assignments for that module. The grade awarded for the module is based on the mark obtained in the written examination and on the combined mark for the assignments on the module. The ratio of written examination to coursework is 70:30.

The Dissertation is assessed by the submission of a written dissertation of not more than 10,000 words, excluding the bibliography and appendices.

Comparison to the institution's qualification.

1 x 3hour written exam.

3 x assessments.

The ratio of written examination to coursework is 60:40. The grade awarded for the module is based on the mark obtained in the written examination and on the combined mark for the assignments on the module. The ratio of written examination to coursework is 70:30.

The Dissertation is assessed by the submission of a written dissertation of not more than 10,000 words, excluding the bibliography and appendices.