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Change Management

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The Graduate Certificate in Change Management (GCCM), offered by AGSM Programs, is specifically designed for practising managers with a particular interest in managing change. The GCCM structure is designed to be flexible, with courses being available in 3 terms each year. Typically, in each term students take 1 or 2 … For more content click the Read More button below.The Graduate Certificate in Change Management (GCCM), offered by AGSM Programs, is specifically designed for practising managers with a particular interest in managing change. The GCCM structure is designed to be flexible, with courses being available in 3 terms each year. Typically, in each term students take 1 or 2 courses, but if other commitments make it difficult to take a course in a particular term, students may take a break and apply for Program Leave. To graduate with the GCCM students need to successfully complete 4 courses which can be completed within 1-2 years part-time.The objective of the GCCM is to develop effective agents of change. You and your course colleagues will learn how to influence organisational change, both through your own actions and those of others. The program provides the theoretical foundation for understanding organisational change and the practical skills to facilitate the development and implementation of change strategies successfully.Benefits to match your interests:to learn the practical skills, techniques and knowledge to achieve successful change in your organisationto develop personal capabilities as a leader and change agentto build re-shaping capabilities in your organisation to enable sustainable changeto avoid the common disruptors of changeto use new organisational change strategies to ensure sound theory underpins your practiceto develop a critical understanding of group and team dynamicsto apply the learning immediately with job-specific solutions to current business problems in your own workplaceto gain a future perspective on change that will prepare your organisation for tomorrow's challengesThe GCCM is centred around action learning (also called 'experiential learning') which involves drawing on your personal experiences to formulate new concepts. The focus is on students as opposed to facilitators. Course exercises and issues relevant to your organisation form the content of the GCCM program. Readings from the course materials and online discussions with study colleagues encourage you to analyse your job experiences in a structured way. The aim is to develop your capacity to formulate new concepts and apply them to course projects and your workplace. Study and research time is optimised through flexible online learning in a collaborative learning environment.The program is delivered completely online. There are some opportunities for face-to-face offerings. Read More

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Urban Policy and Strategy

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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 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 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 (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.Read More

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City Planning

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Planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession which plays a pivotal role in decisions shaping the future of cities and regions. Planners need to see the whole picture: we need to be good thinkers, good analysts and good communicators. We work with stakeholders across the spectrum of interests - … For more content click the Read More button below.Planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession which plays a pivotal role in decisions shaping the future of cities and regions. Planners need to see the whole picture: we need to be good thinkers, good analysts and good communicators. We work with stakeholders across the spectrum of interests - from global developers to local communities - to foster feasible, equitable and sustainable outcomes. Sydney and NSW provide a fantastic laboratory to help understand the crucial role played by planners in addressing complex challenges, systematically placed in its global context through critical analysis and drawing upon best practice. The Graduate Certificate in City Planning [GCCP] degree is designed for students with an undergraduate qualification in a related discipline seeking to move into a planning or planning-related field. It is also tailored for professionals working in other sectors, especially those whose work may intersect with the planning system or requires involvement with planning agencies. Subject to progress, students can articulate from the GCCP into the Graduate Diploma or Master of City Planning.The Grad Cert in City Planning aims to produce high quality graduates who have acquired UNSW Graduate attributes and are capable, through their skills, knowledge and experience, of undertaking a wide range of tasks required of a qualified planning practitioner. As well as preparing for the profession, a planning degree provides lifelong analytical, collaborate and communication skills much in demand more widely.Read More

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Built Environment

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The 7131 Graduate Certificate Program (24 UOC) offers foundational study in the field of Urban Development and Design for non-cognate disciplines .

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Property and Development

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The Graduate Certificate is the first tier of a sequence of postgraduate programs in Property and Development. It is undertaken on a part-time basis over two semesters with students completing two courses in each semester. Students learn about property and development principles and techniques needed to effectively manage property development … For more content click the Read More button below.The Graduate Certificate is the first tier of a sequence of postgraduate programs in Property and Development. It is undertaken on a part-time basis over two semesters with students completing two courses in each semester. Students learn about property and development principles and techniques needed to effectively manage property development projects.The Graduate Certificate program is suited to practicing personnel in relevant fields including building, construction management, construction economics, civil engineering, mining engineering, project management, quantity surveying, real estate or equivalent, who wishes to enhance their career opportunities. This program also provides an opportunity to those who have relevant professional experience but limited formal qualifications to study at the graduate level.Read More

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Construction Project Mgmt

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If you are commencing in Term 2 2020 under the Government's Higher Education Relief Package due to COVID-19, please refer to the advice in the Additional Information section below.The Graduate Certificate is the first tier of two postgraduate programs in Construction Project Management. It is undertaken on a part-time basis … For more content click the Read More button below.If you are commencing in Term 2 2020 under the Government's Higher Education Relief Package due to COVID-19, please refer to the advice in the Additional Information section below.The Graduate Certificate is the first tier of two postgraduate programs in Construction Project Management. It is undertaken on a part-time basis over two semesters with students completing two courses in each semester. Students learn about project management principles and techniques needed to effectively manage large construction projects.The Graduate Certificate program is suited to practicing personnel in relevant fields including building, construction management, construction economics, civil engineering, mining engineering, project management, quantity surveying, real estate who wish to enhance their career opportunities. This program also provides an opportunity to those who have relevant professional experience but limited formal qualifications to study at the graduate level.Read More

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Urban Policy and Strategy

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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

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City Analytics

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With an increasing urbanised world there is a critical need to do more with less. The City Analytics programs will play an integral role in growing the skill set and culture of data driven evidenced based policy and decision-making across our Cities, both in Australia and Internationally. Smart cities, big … For more content click the Read More button below.With an increasing urbanised world there is a critical need to do more with less. The City Analytics programs will play an integral role in growing the skill set and culture of data driven evidenced based policy and decision-making across our Cities, both in Australia and Internationally. Smart cities, big data, virtual reality and such technologies promise much in their use in planning more sustainable, productive and resilient cities. However, such technologies need to be properly understood, critically appraised and used effective by government industry to ensure our cities of the future are equitable, prosperous and sustainable.The new City Analytics articulated suite of programs will provide a unique offering upskilling the next generation of practitioners and policy-makers with the ability to harness the power of data driven approaches to understanding the spatial and temporal dimensions of our cities, both past, present and future.The core elements of the City Analytics Graduate Diploma primarily comprise courses specifically relevant to Smart Cities; namely: Scientific Programming, Digital Cities, GIS in Planning, and Urban Data Visualisation.Read More

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City Planning

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Planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession which plays a pivotal role in decisions shaping the future of cities and regions. Planners need to see the whole picture: we need to be good thinkers, good analysts and good communicators. We work with stakeholders across the spectrum of interests - … For more content click the Read More button below.Planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession which plays a pivotal role in decisions shaping the future of cities and regions. Planners need to see the whole picture: we need to be good thinkers, good analysts and good communicators. We work with stakeholders across the spectrum of interests - from global developers to local communities - to foster feasible, equitable and sustainable outcomes. Sydney and NSW provide a fantastic laboratory to help understand the crucial role played by planners in addressing complex challenges, systematically placed in its global context through critical analysis and drawing upon best practice. The Graduate Diploma in City Planning [GDCP] degree is designed for students with an undergraduate qualification in a related discipline seeking to move into a planning or planning-related field. It is also tailored for professionals working in other sectors, especially those whose work may intersect with the planning system or requires involvement with planning agencies. Subject to progress, students can articulate from the GDCP into the Master of City Planning.The Grad Dip in City Planning aims to produce high quality graduates who have acquired UNSW Graduate attributes and are capable, through their skills, knowledge and experience, of undertaking a wide range of tasks required of a qualified planning practitioner. As well as preparing for the profession, a planning degree provides lifelong analytical, collaborative and communication skills much in demand more widely.Read More

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Built Environment

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A Masters by Research provides you with the opportunity to develop expert knowledge in an area of built environment research. You will be required to undertake an original investigation, however in comparison to a doctorate, this investigation is generally more limited in scope and degree of originality.In addition to the … For more content click the Read More button below.A Masters by Research provides you with the opportunity to develop expert knowledge in an area of built environment research. You will be required to undertake an original investigation, however in comparison to a doctorate, this investigation is generally more limited in scope and degree of originality.In addition to the development of expert knowledge, the focus of a Masters by Research is on enhancing a student’s skills in research, critical and creative thinking, and problem solving.This program involves a minimum of 1.5 years full-time study, maximum 2 years. Students undertake supervised research leading to the production of the thesis.The length of a Masters by Research thesis normally should not exceed 75,000 words of text and should be submitted for examination within 2 years of full-time study.In order to assist commencing students in developing an appropriate research methodology, all Masters candidates are required to undertake a course in their first session - BENV7020 Research Seminar.See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.Read More