Major overview
The Indigenous Community Management and Development major aims to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the knowledge and skills required to bring about effective, culturally appropriate social change in Indigenous services and community settings.
You will learn about innovative community management practices as well as Indigenous way of working and community development principles.
The course covers six main areas of study:
- Project management theories and practice
- Community development processes and practice
- Policy development and implementation issues
- Analysis of the main historical, social, political and economic factors and the ways in which they have influenced contemporary Indigenous society
- Evaluation research
- Organisational management and governance.
Graduates may qualify for entry into a bachelor degree with honours and some graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master degrees.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Community engagement officer
- Policy manager
- Project manager.
Industries
- Community development
- Education
- Health
- Public relations.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this honours degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
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