Graduate Certificate of Public Management
Overview
Study in-person or online
In 2025, all graduate courses offered by the Crawford School will be available for either in-person or online study. All students are expected to attend live sessions at particular times each week for their courses. Crawford online courses are not ‘study at your own pace’. International students studying on an Australian student visa should enrol in in-person courses.
Participation
Real-time interaction, discussion and debate between students and with convenors is an central part of the learning experience. Attendance at interactive classes is important for both on campus and online students.
About the program
Are you interested in leadership roles in or with government, advocacy groups, national and international institutions? Are you with great ambition to make remarkable contribution to public purpose driven communities? The six-month full time or equivalent part time program could be your gateway to navigate the public, private or not-for-profit sectors.
Prepare yourself with the skills and expertise by immersing in the world of internationally renowned research and education at Crawford School of Public Policy. Along with other inspired future leaders, you will enjoy a top quality, interactive study experience with flexible learning modes and articulate credits towards the Master of Public Administration for your further career development.
Upon completion of the study, you will be able to:
Understand public value and public purpose and the organisational capabilities needed to translate public value and purpose into action;
Develop new skills in ethical leadership, communication, teamwork, and self-management as it applies to public purposes organization;
Develop analytic skills for organisational learning and evidence-based decision-making in contemporary public management and governance; and more.
Application Deadlines
Please note application deadlines are different for domestic and international students.
Domestic students
This program is with pre-sessional program (PSP) component for domestic students.
• Semester 1 2025 intake:
Application closing date: 15 Dec 2024
Acceptance date: 3 Jan 2025
Start date: 13 Jan 2025
• Semester 2 2025 intake:
Application closing date: 31 May 2025
Acceptance date: 1 June 2025
Start date: 12 June 2025
International students
Find ANU’s general application and acceptance deadlines by visiting the webpage linked here.
Key dates for application:
• Semester 1 2025 intake for private applicants:
Application closing date: 31 Oct 2024
Final acceptance date: 1 Dec 2024*
Start date: 13 Jan 2025
• Semester 1 2025 intake for scholarship/partnership applicants:
Application closing date: 15 Dec 2025
Final acceptance date: 3 Jan 2025*
Start date: 13 Jan 2025
• Semester 2 2025 intake for private applicants:
Application closing date: 15 April 2025
Final acceptance date: 15 May 2025*
Start date: 12 June 2025
• Semester 2 2025 intake for scholarship/partnership applicants:
Application date: 15 April 2025
Final acceptance date: 15 May 2025*
Start date: 12 June 2025
*Some students may need to accept well before this date to allow for visa processing times in their country.
View the full program structure, admission requirements and academic information.
To find out more, contact us at crawford.degrees@anu.edu.au today.
Degree structure
Duration
Six months full time, or equivalent part time.
Admission requirements
• A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7.
Program structure
The Graduate Certificate of Public Management requires the completion of 24 units selected from a range of key courses to support upskilling and retraining.
View the detailed degree program structure, admission requirements and academic rules information.
Your career
Just as graduates from ANU rated as Australia’s most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide, Crawford School’s public administration graduates are playing key roles in Australian Commonwealth and state governments; Not-for-Profits and social enterprises; Advocacy organisations; International bodies and agencies.
Scholarships and fees
Scholarships and support
Scholarship opportunities are available for national and international students.
Fees
Costs associated with your study at ANU will depend on a number of things, including your study program and whether you’re a national or international student.
Find out more about costs and fees associated with studying at ANU.
Updated: 4 December 2024/Responsible Officer: Crawford Engagement/Page Contact: CAP Web Team