C11053v5 Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management (GradCertLGM)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Notes
This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. Check with your faculty's student centre.
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Course intended learning outcomes
Career options
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Exit award
Other information
Overview
Today's local government manager must have a high level of professional expertise together with a broad range of managerial skills and a sound understanding of the special characteristics of local government. The Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management is tailored to the local government environment, allowing managers to meet their differing professional needs, while keeping up-to-date with the latest issues.
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 in the workplace, through intensive block release. The course can also be used as a stepping stone to a Master of Local Government (C04257).
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Orientation towards the achievement of public and community value through local government |
| A.2 | Appreciation of social justice and ethical issues and their application in local government |
| C.3 | Ability to deliver an engaging and informed oral presentation |
| C.4 | Understanding of a range of communication methodologies for undertaking workforce and community engagement |
| C.5 | Capacity to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships |
| I.1 | Ability to question and challenge conventional approaches to local government practice |
| P.1 | A sound understanding of the principles and practices of local government |
| P.5 | Capacity to design locally appropriate planning and reporting frameworks |
| P.6 | Ability to make informed decisions which consider financial, asset and workforce resourcing issues in local government |
| R.3 | Ability to draw lessons from local governments in other contexts |
| R.4 | Capacity to develop informed arguments and rationales relating to current issues in local government |
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.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
The course comprises 24 credit points, made up of four subjects.
Course completion requirements
| 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government | 6cp | |
| 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options: | 12cp | |
| 15610 Leading in Local Government | 6cp | |
| 15609 Local Environmental Management | 6cp | |
| 15602 Social Planning and Community Development | 6cp | |
| 15603 Strategic Planning | 6cp | |
| 15606 Vocational Competencies 1 | 6cp | |
| 15607 Vocational Competencies 2 | 6cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Exit award
With prior approval, students who have completed 24 credit points of study in the Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management (C06033) can exit their studies with a Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management.
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
