C06033v4 Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management (GradDipLGM)CRICOS code: 087648G
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Course intended learning outcomes
Career options
Admission requirements
Credit recognition
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Exit award
Other information
Overview
In the context of rapid technological and socioeconomic change, public administrators working in local government need a high level of professional expertise, a broad range of managerial and organisational skills, and a sound understanding of the changing needs and priorities of the sector and their communities. The teaching and learning provided through this course provides an opportunity for such practitioners to broaden their professional knowledge and skills, underpinned by a strong foundation in public service and democratic values and principles.
Tailored to the local government environment, the course enables participants to build an education program that responds to individual needs as it allows students to develop a study plan that matches the requirements of their professional development. Subjects can be studied through intensive block release and the program can also be used as a stepping stone to a Master of Local Government (C04257).
Course aims
On completion of the course, graduates have a sound understanding of current issues in local government and diverse communities, as well as an ability to relate this knowledge to their workplaces. The program enables students to have access to a combination of both general and specialist study units via flexible delivery modes. Students develop learning skills that allow them to continue their professional development through short courses or further academic study.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Ability to demonstrate an appreciation of the relevance of public service and public value to local government theory and practice. |
| A.2 | Ability to demonstrate an appreciation of values and ethics and their application to local government practice in a variety of jurisdictions. |
| A.2 | Ability to demonstrate an appreciation of values and ethics and their application to local government practice in a variety of jurisdictions. |
| A.3 | Ability to reflect on one's personal views and values and understand how they might affect one?s professional judgement and practice. |
| C.1 | Ability to present, and invite feedback on, complex arguments and ideas. |
| C.2 | Ability to deliver an engaging and informed oral presentation. |
| C.3 | Ability to demonstrate an understanding of communication methods and contexts relevant to local government. |
| C.4 | Ability to communicate with people with a wide variety of cultural, social, economic, and political perspectives. |
| I.1 | Ability to question, challenge and develop new perspectives on current local domestic and international practice. |
| I.2 | Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems based on research and evaluation. |
| I.3 | Ability to demonstrate innovative approaches to local governance, management and/or leadership practices. |
| P.1 | Demonstrated understanding of local government principles and practices. |
| P.2 | Demonstrate and apply understanding of contemporary theories of governance, management and/or leadership. |
| P.3 | Ability to think strategically about the future of cities and regions and understand the social, cultural, economic, and political drivers of change. |
| R.1 | Ability to critically engage with diverse bodies of knowledge about local governance underpinned by scholarly attribution practices |
| R.2 | Ability to undertake applied research to inform governance, management and/or leadership practice. |
| R.3 | Capacity to develop informed arguments and rationales relating to current issues in local government. |
| R.4 | Ability to apply conceptual and theoretical frameworks to local domestic and international practice. |
| R.5 | Ability to critically investigate local government practices in other jurisdictions and international contexts. |
Career options
The course is particularly suited to local government middle-tier managers and unit leaders who wish to advance their careers. It is also highly recommended for public administrators from other tiers of government and professionals from the non-government sector who work in partnership with local councils for the benefit of local and regional communities.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
In addition, applicants need to provide:
- a personal statement explaining their reasons for wanting to study local government management
- a CV clearly articulating local government sector related work with a minimum of two years' experience.
Applicants who do not possess such graduate qualifications must have two years' relevant professional experience and demonstrate evidence of meeting bachelor's degree learning outcomes in the above discipline areas.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Credit recognition
Students who have completed relevant previous studies (such as relevant postgraduate studies at a recognised institution or eligible UTS short courses) may apply to the course coordinator for credit recognition.
Course duration and attendance
This course is normally offered on a four-year, part-time basis, with students undertaking one subject a session.
In some circumstances, students may complete two subjects a session and therefore complete the course in two years.
Course structure
The course totals 48 credit points, made up of eight subjects.
Course completion requirements
| STM90714 Core subjects | 18cp | |
| CBK90633 Options | 30cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
A typical program is shown below.
| 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government | 6cp | |
| 15611 Local Government Research Project | 6cp | |
| 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 30 credit points from the following: | 30cp | |
| 15602 Social Planning and Community Development | 6cp | |
| 15603 Strategic Planning | 6cp | |
| 15606 Vocational Competencies 1 | 6cp | |
| 15607 Vocational Competencies 2 | 6cp | |
| 15609 Local Environmental Management | 6cp | |
| 15610 Leading in Local Government | 6cp | |
| 15618 Contemporary Local Government Leadership | 6cp | |
Exit award
Students can exit this course after completing 24 credit points of specified subjects with a Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management (C11053).
Other information
Further information is available from:
Academic Programs Officer
telephone +61 2 9514 1659
fax +61 2 9514 2274
email clg.postgraduate@uts.edu.au
Centre for Local Government
