Urban Policy and Strategy

Program SummaryThe 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 … For more content click the Read More button below.Program SummaryThe 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 ObjectivesAt the end of the program students will:understand the theory and practice behind the development of urban policy and strategyhave a comprehensive understanding of the key issues driving the management of cities, and be aware of the governance, politics and ethics of managing urban policybe 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 processesThe balance of these skills will depend on which four courses are selected by students.Read More

Core Courses

Students must take at least 36 UOC, up to a maximum of 42 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• MUPS00016 UOCDrivers of Urban Change
• MUPS00026 UOCStrategic Urban Policy
• MUPS00036 UOCDecision Making and Governance
• MUPS00046 UOCDevelopment Economics and Finance
• MUPS00056 UOCStrategic Planning and Impact Assessment Tools
• BENV75046 UOCDigital Cities
• MUPS00076 UOCResearch for Evidence-Based Policy

Prescribed Elective

Students must take at least 6 UOC, up to a maximum of 12 UOC of the following courses. Students may choose selected urban design-related electives from the Master of Urban Development and Design (MUDD) program.keyboard_arrow_down

• BENV73076 UOCWriting the City
• SUSD00166 UOCSustainable Infrastructure
• CONS00256 UOCInfrastructure Planning, Procurement and Finance
• BENV78116 UOCUrban Renewal
• PLAN71566 UOCHousing Policy and Finance
• PLAN71576 UOCEngaging Communities

In order to apply to the program applicants must have at least 3 years of post graduate, industry experience, including work in an urban, regional or related professional role. An undergraduate degree with at least a credit average in a relevant discipline is also required. A relevant degree would encompass studies in a built environment discipline as well as studies in social science, social policy, business and law. Local and international students are eligible to apply.

The program is particularly suited to professionals wanting to up skill after being in the field for several years. As part of their application for entry into the program applicants will be required to undertake a brief interview with the Discipline Director. Additionally, a 200-300 word statement outlining the applicant’s interest in the program is required.

1.Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of urban policy and strategy

2.Apply research principles and methods applicable to urban policy and strategy in local, national and international contexts

3.Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to practice

4.Justify, interpret and communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences

5.Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner

6.Demonstrate an understanding of the field of urban policy and strategy in its interdisciplinary context, and the ability to manage complex interdisciplinary problems

7.Demonstrate leadership through the capacity for entrepreneurship and innovation, and the capacity to initiate and embrace change

8.Demonstrate cultural awareness, environmental and social responsibility, and a respect for diversity