The Graduate Certificate in Development Administration is designed to provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of developmental issues and to enhance the capabilities and skills necessary to plan, implement, manage and evaluate development programs. As a standalone course, it is a basic development qualification with direct relevance to public sector, international development agencies and non-government operation. As the first step in the graduate program in public administration, the Graduate Certificate in Development Administration provides a basic entry point to more advanced studies up to masters level, as well as self-contained mid-career development options. What you will study The Graduate Certificate in Development Administration consists of 18 units. The program seeks to provide you with basic understanding and knowledge of developmental issues and to enhance your capabilities and the necessary to plan, implement, manage and evaluate development programs. It provides a conceptual and practical framework for individuals wishing to proceed with careers in government, international development agencies and various non-governmental organisations. You will study a core topic in development administration, plus electives covering aspects of development administration including issues relating to policy, sustainability, international development, governance, and management. Your career The program provides a conceptual and practical framework for individuals wishing to proceed with careers in government, international development agencies and various non-governmental organisations. Potential occupations include: sustainable development officer regional development manager strategic analyst project officer international policy advisor public relations officer