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Graduate Certificate of Strategic Policy
Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate of Strategic Policy provides an in-depth exploration of the formulation, analysis, and implementation of strategic policies within the contexts of defence, geopolitics, and security. Students will study how governments and organisations develop policies to address complex security challenges, manage international relations, and attempt to maintain regional and global stability. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay between military strategy, diplomatic initiatives, economic considerations, and political power dynamics. Through case studies, simulations, and scenario planning, students will develop critical skills in strategic thinking and policymaking to navigate and influence the evolving geopolitical landscape. This course is ideal for those pursuing careers in defence, international relations, security studies, public administration, or policy advisory roles. On successful completion of the graduate certificate (with a credit average), students can articulate into the Master of Strategy and Security. This is a Macquarie University (Sydney) course.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
Elective units
- PICT8060The Geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific
- PICT8090Intelligence-Based Decision Making
- Threats
- PICT8091Risks and Responses
- PICT8092National Security in Practice
Elective units
- PICT8018Counter Terrorism
- PICT8020Terrorism and International Security
- PICT8025Military Operations and Defence Analysis
- PICT8026Extremism and Violence
- PICT8030Cyber Warfare
- PICT8043International Terrorism
- PICT8050The Art of Modern Strategy
- PICT8922Conflict Management Strategies
- PICT8031Cyber Crime and Methods
- PICT8032National Cyber Intelligence
- PICT8033Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Policy
- PICT8921Strategy and Industry
Admissions
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent OR Three years work experience in a relevant field at the appropriate level of seniority.
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