Graduate Certificate in Research Management and Policy (GC-RESMGPL)

Graduate CertificateYear: 2017 Delivered: Online

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Overview

Award titleGraduate Certificate in Research Management and Policy
Year & campus2017
Fees informationSubject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & typeGraduate Coursework
AQF level 8
Credit points50 credit points
Duration6 months full-time or 12 months part-time

This program is designed for middle to senior level administrators, policy makers and scholars seeking to extend their knowledge and skills regarding tertiary education sector research management and research policy.

The foundation subject offers expert perspectives on the broader Higher Education systems, policy settings, institutional strategies and tertiary sector work cultures in national and international contexts, to situate research management and research policy work in these broader contexts. The specialist electives focus on key issues in research management and research policy for the tertiary education sector. All subjects draw upon the best and latest research and resources in the field.

The program aims to provide concepts, insights and practical skills for leading and managing research and policy environments within tertiary institutions and government departments. It offers exposure to high profile tertiary sector leaders and expert scholars and access to a network of peers facing similar research policy and management challenges.

Links to further information

http://www.lhmartininstitute.edu.au/postgraduate-award-programs/153-graduate-certificate-in-research-management-and-policy

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• an undergraduate degree or equivalent; and
• two years of documented relevant professional experience in the tertiary education sector; and
• a personal statement in a format specified by the Melbourne Graduate School of Education.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance; and
• the professional experience; and
• the applicant’s personal statement.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required

 

 

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Graduate School policy to take reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Graduate School’s programs.

The core participation requirements for study in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education are:

In all courses

  • The ability to comprehend complex information related to education and the disciplines in which the student is teaching.
  • The ability to communicate clearly and independently in assessment tasks a knowledge of the content, principles and practices relating to education and other relevant disciplines.
  • Behavioural and social attributes that enable a student to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.

Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Student Equity and Disability Support Team: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this program successful participants should have;



  • Acquired insights and perspectives on contexts,
  • Trends and challenges in tertiary education research and policy management;
  • A repertoire of skills and strategies for leading and managing in tertiary education contexts.

Graduate attributes

The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:

  • Academically excellent:
    • have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
    • have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
    • reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
    • be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
    • be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
  • Knowledgeable across disciplines:
    • examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
    • expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
    • have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
    • have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
  • Leaders in communities:
    • initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
    • have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
    • mentor future generations of learners
    • engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
  • Attuned to cultural diversity:
    • value different cultures
    • be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
    • have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
    • respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
  • Active global citizens:
    • accept social and civic responsibilities
    • be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment

have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics

Course structure

Students will complete one compulsory subejct and 25 points of elective subjects.

Subject options

Core Subject

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MGMT90113 Tertiary Education Policy and Management
Semester 1 (Online)
 25

Elective Subjects

Please select two of the following subjects:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MGMT90166 Leading and Managing Research Not available in 2017 12.5
MGMT90170 Institutional Research in Tert Ed Not available in 2017 12.5
MGMT90183 Research Evaluation
February (Online)
 12.5
MGMT90184 Science, Technology & Innovation Policy Not available in 2017 12.5
MGMT90220 Risk Management in Tertiary Education
May (Online)
 12.5

Further study

Graduates may progress to a range of other graduate coursework programs such as the Master of Tertiary Education Management.

Last updated: 21 February 2025