This flexible program can be completed full-time or part-time and is for those with an approved degree in any discipline, or a combination of post-secondary study and relevant full-time work experience. Undertake high level coursework to gain practical knowledge, research skills and a critical, inquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in the modern world. Gain a better understanding of how governments operate as well as the major public issues confronting our society across areas such as community and international policy, governance and development, and resource management. Graduate with a standalone qualification, or use your Graduate Certificate as a pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy or Master of Governance in Public Policy. You may be eligible to transfer study credits. Career outcomes Our graduates can be found in ministerial and public sector leadership roles, senior public management positions, think tanks and policy research institutes, social enterprise and not-for-profit leadership roles, and special adviser roles. Students may also consider progression to the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy or the higher-level Master of Governance and Public Policy, and can use their Graduate Certificate to apply for course credit. Program structure The courses offered in the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy is set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.