Institute of Public Administration Australia (Victoria)
IPAA
To build the capacity, integrity and reputation of the public sector in Victoria
Our Mission
Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
public servant looking to enhance your career?
Take a step forward today.
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La Trobe University
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN MANAGEMENT
(PUBLIC SECTOR)
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The Graduate Certificate in Management (Public Sector) has been developed by La Trobe University in conjunction with IPAA Victoria. This qualification is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public servants seeking to advance their career in public administration.
The program commences by exploring the foundation
knowledge required of all managers whatever the context, and finishes with a strong understanding of how policy is developed and implemented. The program also provides the opportunity for participants to develop knowledge in more specialised areas of leadership and business planning.
The certificate brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public administrators from a diverse mix of roles in a way that facilitates dynamic multidisciplinary innovation and exchange of ideas. In 2016 Non-Indigenous public sector professionals have been offered an opportunity to participle in this course. In this way the course is an opportunity for both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous professionals to learn about each others perspectives on management and public policy. The primary objective of the course is to equip participants with the tools and skills necessary to develop ideas, lead and manage organisational activities across government. The course offers opportunities for a pathway to a Master of Management.
Description
Entry Requirements
Public servants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island origin must meet the following prerequisites to be eligible: i. Demonstrated five years of work
experience or;
ii. Have completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent with results that, upon submission and review, demonstrate an aptitude for postgraduate study.
Course Duration
Part-time: 2 years
January 2016 - December 2018
Course Fees
Fees $2,850 per unit (fees subject to change)
Learning Objectives
• Communicate the nature and underlying concepts of the basic financial statements
• Communicate, in a written business report, the analysis and interpretation of a basic set of accounting reports for internal and external business decisions • Explain, using clear concise and
well written prose the importance of the concepts of cash time and risk to financial decision making • Apply the concepts of the time
value of money and risk and return in the valuation of debt and equity securities, measuring the cost of capital and evaluating investment projects, in order to make funding and investment decisions
UNIT 1
- Entrepreneurial Business Planning
Subject Description
This subject provides an introduction to key concepts, theories and
practical applications associated with accounting and finance in diverse organisational contexts. The content of the subject will cover the nature of the accounting and financial environment and the types of accounting and financial practice and decision-making required from a business perspective, informed by the need for sustainable value creation. Students engage with these issues by considering and analysing practical examples.
Topics
• Introduction to Accounting and Finance
• Principles of accounting • Understanding and using the
statement of financial performance • Understanding and using the
statement of financial position • Understanding and using the
statement of cash flows
• Evaluating business performance • Principles of finance
• Financial mathematics • Valuation of securities • Project evaluation • Risk and return • Cost of capital
Learning Objectives
Students will recognise key entrepreneurship theories.
Students will examine contemporary organisation issues in the light of such management theories. Students should develop an understanding of entrepreneurial management practice in the light of these management theories.
Subject Description
This subject prepares students for entrepreneurial business planning. Entrepreneurship is a symbol of business tenacity and achievement. Students in this subject will work through the challenges involved in transforming an innovation or idea into a new and vibrant business venture.
Topics
• Social/non-profit entrepreneurship • Ethnic and immigrant
entrepreneurship
• Regional development and innovation • Sport entrepreneurship • International entrepreneurship • Technology entrepreneurship • Healthcare entrepreneurship • University/education entrepreneurship • Entrepreneurship and organisational behaviour • Entrepreneurial marketing • Venture capital financing and
family business
• Public private partnerships
Learning objectives
• Examine the context andcomplexity of public policy work • Examine the steps to successful
public policy making, including issue analysis, policy options, the budget process, consultation and co-ordination
• Explore the crucial interaction between public servants and Ministers, particularly in relation to the Budget and Expenditure Review Committee and the Public Accounts and Estimates Committees
• Develop skills through practical exercises including the application of case studies and a 2-day
simulation culminating in group presentations in Parliament House • Hear critical insights from
experienced senior public servants and Ministers
• Develop lasting networks
Subject Description
This 5-day intensive program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to make a major contribution to policy development and policy leadership. Senior public sector leaders from across a variety of portfolio areas share their experiences and perspectives. Participants work in syndicate groups to prepare a hypothetical policy presentation to government. It concludes with a simulation in Parliament House where participants practice and receive feedback on their policy formulations and presentations from former Ministers and Secretaries.
Topics
• How does government work? • Trends in public administration • The next wave of public service
reforms
• What is policy? Policy program solving
• Open and evidence based idea generation
• External engagement and networked management • Role of central government • Role of Ministers and ministerial
advisors • Budget cycle • Complex systems
Learning Objectives
• Outline, discuss and evaluate key leadership theories and debates • Through a reading of the body of
knowledge compile and discuss instances of contemporary leadership practice
• To recognise and articulate leadership issues in a group context
• To demonstrate the connections between responsible leadership and other dimensions of management
• To form an ethical leadership perspective
UNIT 3
- Leadership
Subject Description
In this subject students develop and apply an understanding of the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to become a responsible and effective leader in the organisational context. Teams, tasks, organisational intent and the complexities of being a leader in the dynamic and complex arena of the contemporary organisation form an essential part of this subject.
Topics
• Foundations of responsible leadership
• Leadership and power
• Leadership and communication • Leadership, planning and
accountability • Media • Sport • Ethics
• Leadership and organisational change
• Leadership, organisational structures and society • Leadership and sustainability • Leadership, creativity and
innovation
UNIT 4
- IPAA Gain the Policy Edge
UNIT 2
- Accounting and Finance for Sustainable Value Creation
Step 1
Register your interest with Marlie Curtis
IPAA Victoria
E: mcurtis@vic.ipaa.org.au P: (03) 9653 2000
Step 2
Attend the Graduate Certificate in Management (Public Sector) information evening at La Trobe City Campus
Step 3
Gain application approval from your organisation
Step 4
Enrol in unit 1 - Entrepreneurial Business Planning via LaTrobe Business School and complete all assessments
Step 5
Enrol in unit 2 - Public Sector Accounting via LaTrobe Business School and complete all assessments
Step 6
Enrol in unit 3 - Leadership via LaTrobe Business School and complete all assessments
Step 7
Enrol in unit 4 - Gain the Policy Edge with IPAA
If you have already completed this component, please contact Marlie Curtis at IPAA Victoria on the details below to obtain your Certificate of Completion E: mcurtis@vic.ipaa.org.au T: (03) 9653 2000
IPAA Professional Indigenous Network
This Community of Practice brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public administrators and people interested in Indigenous career advancement in the public sector. If you would like to join and stay up to date with what we have planned, be part of a mentoring program or if you have ideas about events or speakers for the network, please contact IPAA on (03) 9653 2000.
La Trobe Indigenous Education
La Trobe University has a long standingcommitment to teaching, learning and research within the area of Indigenous Australian studies. The area is multi-disciplinary and incorporates activities across all faculties. The Indigenous Education Group acts as a focus for teaching and research activities and brings academics, researchers, students and Indigenous communities together with the primary goal of increasing interest and scholarly exploration of the historical and contemporary cultures, issues and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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