The Graduate Diploma is the second tier of a sequence of postgraduate programs in Urban Policy and Strategy. It is typically undertaken over one year. The program is a unique degree offered by the Faculty of Built Environment for professionals wishing to develop advanced skills in urban management. Work in this field is challenging and complex and requires a capacity not only to understand the range of issues confronting urban managers but also to understand how to use and interpret data, to prepare evidence based policy, and to understand core development finance feasibilities. Courses in the program are delivered in intensive teaching blocks in order to enable those still working to participate. The program utilises a number of different teaching strategies including: studios, master classes, problem-based learning, case studies and field trips, consulting projects with clients, and evidence-based research. Class sizes in the program are deliberately small to allow students to engage in highly interactive classes with other students, researchers, professionals, adjunct faculty and teachers. Program Objectives At the end of the program students will: understand the theory and practice behind the development of urban policy and strategy have a comprehensive understanding of the key issues driving the management of cities, and be aware of the governance, politics and ethics of managing urban policy be able to analyse and present concisely the arguments around a policy problem, and understand how to manipulate data to extract the issues for this analysis. have the skills necessary to prepare and manage strategic planning processes The balance of these skills will depend on which four courses are selected by students. Program Structure Students must complete 48 UOC as a standalone program.