Graduate Certificate in International Development

Throughout this course you will explore the theory and practice of development on a global level, while considering an ethical approach that reflects social, cultural and environmental factors.

You will cover important topics like the issues of gender, poverty and empowerment, and the history and politics of developmental theory, and will learn how to design and evaluate an international project.Your future career could be working in the public development sector, for multinational organisations, or as a project manager or consultant for non-government organisations like the Australian Red Cross or World Vision.You will have extensive opportunities to undertake real-world assessments, study live case studies, and explore industry-linked research projects.

The course is intrinsically connected to the international development sector, with regular involvement from organisations including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Care Australia, UNESCO, United Nations Development Programme and international embassies based in Canberra.Progression from this course to the Graduate Diploma in International Development and the Master of International Development is available by enrolling in additional units.

Graduate Certificate in International Development (12 credit points) Restricted Choice - Must pass 12 credit points from the following

• 8762 - Rural Development and Agro-forestry PG - 3 cp, Level P 8763 - Conflicts, Humanitarian Intervention and Reconstruction G - 3 cp, Level G 8766 - Gender and Development G - 3 cp, Level G 8767 - History and Politics of the Theories of Development G - 3 cp, Level G 8768 - Micro-credit and Risk Management in Development PG - 3 cp, Level P 8769 - Monitoring and Evaluating International Development Project PG - 3 cp, Level P 8770 - Planning and Designing International Development Projects PG - 3 cp, Level P 8771 - Poverty, HIV/AIDS and Development PG - 3 cp, Level P

Admission Requirements

Postgraduate: applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.