Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy)

The Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) is a postgraduate professional qualification which provides knowledge and skills in research, policy development and systems of housing management.

This course is designed for people working in the public and community housing sectors and related industries, such as homelessness.

Single unit studies are also available.

The Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) is a postgraduate professional qualification which provides knowledge and skills in research, policy development and systems of housing management. This course is designed for people working in the public and community housing sectors and related industries, such as homelessness. Single unit studies are also available.

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy), students must complete 50 credit points comprising four core units of study.

Units of study

SOC60005 Housing Context and Practice SOC60004 Housing Policy and Management SOC60003 Housing Diverse People * SOC60007 Asset Management: People and Place *

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) require:

• bachelor degree in humanities, social science, business, architecture, property management or planning or
• five years work experience* in social housing, human services, planning, property management or real estate industries.

Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply. * Work experience: d ocuments substantiating work experience need to be provided on company letterhead and clearly detail roles as well as duties and duration of posts held.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) students will be able to:

• compare key concepts relating to housing and homelessness management, policy and administration
• distinguish problem-solving, organisational and management skills in the specialised areas of social housing and homelessness assistance
• appraise debates about policy and program reforms in the housing and homelessness domain
• evaluate processes of organisational change and evaluate implications for client and housing outcomes
• display practical skills in tenancy and property management particularly in relation to complex client issues and homelessness
• elaborate on client value based management culture in the delivery of housing assistance.

• capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
• entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• effective and ethical in work and community situations
• adaptable and able to manage change
• aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.