C11053v7 Graduate Certificate in Local Government
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Local Government (GradCertLG)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Notes
This course is not offered to international students.
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
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).
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 intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Consider issues with an attitude that is open, ethical and fosters cultural competence across diversity |
| A.2 | Assume a convincing role in identifying and addressing issues in local government |
| C.1 | Communicate and engage effectively with people from diverse perspectives and cultures, acknowledging the status of Indigenous peoples in so doing |
| C.2 | Synthesise and deliver well-informed, engaging and effective written and oral presentations, including the use of online platforms |
| C.3 | Collaborate effectively within teams, including exercising leadership skills |
| I.1 | Question, challenge and develop new perspectives on current local domestic and international practice relevant to local government |
| I.2 | Develop innovative approaches to local governance, management and/or leadership practices |
| P.1 | Apply understandings of contemporary theories of governance, management and/or leadership to local government and adjacent organisations, including Indigenous perspectives and organisations |
| R.1 | Undertake applied research to inform governance, management and/or leadership practice |
| R.2 | Develop innovative approaches to local governance, management and/or leadership practices |
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.
Applicants must have one of the following UTS recognised academic qualifications or an equivalent (according to NOOSR or UK NARIC):
- Completed Bachelor’s degree
- Completed Graduate Certificate
- Completed Graduate Diploma
- Completed Master’s degree or Doctoral degree.
Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements may be considered on the following:
- a CV clearly articulating minimum 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time work experience*; AND
- a Personal Statement (max. 300 words) demonstrating an understanding of basic local management concepts gained from work experience and knowledge of course expectations.
*Work experience from within the following ANZSCO Occupation descriptors is deemed as relevant: 13. Specialist Managers, 22. Business, Human Resources and Marketing Professionals, 23. Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professions, 51. Office Managers and Program Administrators.
The English proficiency requirement for 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 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Inherent (essential) requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.
Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
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
| STM91501 Core subjects | 12cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
The following example shows a typical full-time and part-time program.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91936 Options | 12cp | |
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:
UTS: Institute for Public Policy and Governance
email Academic Programs Officer
telephone + 61 2 9514 1659