A4015 Graduate Certificate of Public Policy
Faculty of Arts
Graduate Certificate of Public Policy (A4015) is a 0.5 years full-time, 24-credit-point, graduate certificate course from the Faculty of Arts, taught at Indonesia. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 24
- Duration
- 0.5 years full time
- 1 years part time
- Campus
- Indonesia
- On campus
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
Contemporary public policy professionals are required to deliver innovative solutions to policy-related challenges employing advanced critical thinking, evaluation and research skills to communicate policy-related matters and advocacy in a range of formats to professional and non-professional audiences. The Graduate Certificate of Public Policy offers foundation practical knowledge and skills for careers in a range of policy making, governance and management sectors. The degree builds essential skills in critical thinking, writing and presentation in multicultural settings designed to enhance learning success and career capabilities.
Course structure
Core studies18 credit points
- ATI5101; and
- a further 12 credit points from the following list of units.
Specified elective studies6 credit points
Note: Units are grouped into areas of interest. You may choose units from one area or across various areas to tailor your degree.
Business innovation electives
- ACI5903Resource allocation and business model performanceNo reviews yet6 cp
- BEI5411Creativity for change and value creationNo reviews yet6 cp
- BFI5954Financial approaches to calculating value and riskNo reviews yet6 cp
- BTI5111Technology: Risk and regulation in the digital ageNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECI5953Regulation, prices and marketsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5928Strategic leadershipNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5976Strategic management for innovationNo reviews yet6 cp
- MKI5123Entrepreneurial innovationNo reviews yet6 cp
- MKI5761Managing distribution channelsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MKI5955The theory and practice of innovative marketingNo reviews yet6 cp
Global business electives
- BTI5905Global trade governanceNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5691Global sustainable operations and supply chain managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5800Global businessNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5911Geo-politics and business globalisationNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5940Intercultural communication and negotiationNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5975Strategic managementNo reviews yet6 cp
Marketing and digital communications electives
- ATI5366Strategic communications in a digital eraNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATI5374Data analytics in communicationsNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATI5381Crisis communications and issues managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5800Global businessNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5911Geo-politics and business globalisationNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5940Intercultural communication and negotiationNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGI5975Strategic managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- MKI5601Social media marketingNo reviews yet6 cp
- MKI5881Digital marketingNo reviews yet6 cp
- MKI5926Integrated marketing communicationsNo reviews yet6 cp
Public health electives
- PHI5002Foundations of health promotion and program planningNo reviews yet6 cp
- PHI5207Chronic disease: Epidemiology and preventionNo reviews yet6 cp
- PHI5215Qualitative research methodsNo reviews yet6 cp
- PHI5218Infectious diseases: Epidemiology and preventionNo reviews yet6 cp
- PHI5252Global health care delivery: Principles and challengesNo reviews yet6 cp
- PHI5264Economic management in healthcareNo reviews yet6 cp
- PHI5272Principles of health systemsNo reviews yet6 cp
- PHI5299Public health digital innovationNo reviews yet6 cp
Urban design electives
The handbook's description of this structure
The course comprises 24 credit points of Public Policy studies.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 24 points.
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated
Core studies (18 points)
You must complete 18 credit points, comprising:
- ATI5101; and
- a further 12 credit points from the following list of units
- ATI5101 Foundations of public policy
- ATI5102 Governance
- ATI5103 Policy analysis
- ATI5104 Public sector reform
- ATI5129 Evaluation
- ATI5195 Implementation and service delivery
Specified elective studies (6 points)
You must complete 6 credit points from the following units.
Note: Units are grouped into areas of interest. You may choose units from one area or across various areas to tailor your degree.
Business Innovation electives
- ACI5903 Resource allocation and business model performance
- BEI5411 Creativity and entrepreneurship
- BFI5954 Financial approaches to calculating value and risk
- BTI5111 Technology: Risk and regulation in the digital age
- ECI5953 Regulation, prices and markets
- MGI5928 Strategic leadership
- MGI5976 Strategic management for innovation
- MKI5123 Entrepreneurial innovation
- MKI5761 Managing distribution channels
- MKI5955 The theory and practice of innovative marketing
Global business electives
- BTI5905 Global trade governance
- MGI5691 Global sustainable operations and supply chain management
- MGI5800 Global business
- MGI5911 Geo-politics and business globalisation
- MGI5940 Intercultural communication and negotiation
- MGI5975 Strategic management
Marketing and digital communications electives
- ATI5366 Strategic communications in a digital era
- ATI5374 Data analytics in communications
- ATI5381 Crisis communications and issues management
- MGI5800 Global business
- MGI5911 Geo-politics and business globalisation
- MGI5940 Intercultural communication and negotiation
- MGI5975 Strategic management
- MKI5601 Social media marketing
- MKI5881 Digital marketing
- MKI5926 Integrated marketing communications
Public health electives
- PHI5002 Foundations of health promotion and program planning
- PHI5207 Chronic disease: epidemiology and prevention
- PHI5215 Qualitative research methods
- PHI5218 Infectious diseases: epidemiology and prevention
- PHI5252 Global health care delivery: Principles and challenges
- PHI5264 Economic management in healthcare
- PHI5272 Principles of health systems
- PHI5299 Public health digital innovation
Urban design electives
- UDI5601 Fabric for urban life
- UDI5602 City and ecology
- UDI5603 Smart city technologies
- UDI5604 History and theory of urban design and development
Public policy and management electives
- ATI5069 Field studies in urban policy and governance
- ATI5083 Digital Technology and Public Policy
- ATI5430 Sustainability and the green economy
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
identify and explain policy development challenges relevant to diverse business, professional and public policy communities
- 2
apply critical thinking, evaluation and research skills to real-world, policy-related challenges
- 3
communicate policy-related matters and advocacy in a range of formats to professional and non-professional audiences
- 4
recognise and develop leadership capacity in cross-cultural competence, effective team engagement, and ethical values
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
More information
Progression to further studies
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of Public Policy (A4015) will be eligible for admission at entry point 2 into the Master of Public Policy and Management (A6033).
Notes for students
The requirements for this course have been updated since their initial publication on 1 October, 2025. For detailed information about these changes, please go to the 2026 Change register
Other information
Public policy professionals are required to deliver innovative solutions to policy challenges that employ advanced critical thinking, evaluation and research skills so they can effectively communicate and advocate in a range of formats to professional and non-professional audiences. The Graduate Certificate of Public Policy offers foundational practical knowledge and skills for careers in a range of policy making, governance and management sectors. The course builds essential skills in critical thinking, writing and presentation to enhance learning success and career capabilities.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Dr Sabina Satriyani Puspita
Common questions
How long is Graduate Certificate of Public Policy?
0.5 years full time, 24 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 1 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Graduate Certificate of Public Policy?
At Indonesia.
How do I plan my Graduate Certificate of Public Policy units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.