The Graduate Certificate in Development Administration is designed to provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of developmental issues and to enhance the capabilities and skills necessary to plan, implement, manage and evaluate development programs. As a standalone course, it is a basic development qualification with direct relevance to public sector, international development agencies and non-government operation. As the first step in the graduate program in public administration, the Graduate Certificate in Development Administration provides a basic entry point to more advanced studies up to masters level, as well as self-contained mid-career development options.

The program provides a conceptual and practical framework for individuals wishing to proceed with careers in government, international development agencies and various non-governmental organisations.

Potential occupations include:

• sustainable development officer
• regional development manager
• strategic analyst
• project officer
• international policy advisor
• public relations officer.