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Overview

The Graduate Certificate is the first tier of a sequence of postgraduate programs in Urban Policy and Strategy. 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 … For more content click the Read More button below. 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 (depending on course choices). 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.

Learning Outcomes

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Demonstrate leadership through the capacity for entrepreneurship and innovation, and the capacity to initiate and embrace change
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Demonstrate cultural awareness, environmental and social responsibility, and a respect for diversity
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Demonstrate an understanding of the field of urban policy and strategy in its interdisciplinary context, and the ability to manage complex interdisciplinary problems
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Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of urban policy and strategy
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Apply research principles and methods applicable to urban policy and strategy in local, national and international contexts
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Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to practice
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Justify, interpret and communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences
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Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner

Program Structure
24 Units of Credit:

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Articulation Arrangements

Graduate Diploma in Urban Policy and Strategy - GDipUPS5313 - Urban Policy and Strategy
Master of Urban Policy and Strategy - MUPS8313 - Urban Policy and Strategy

Program Fees

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