Diploma in Justice Administration
Overview
The Diploma in Justice Administration program is a two year flexible learning programs that is designed for staff in police, correctional services and justice sectors of society. Two-week residential programs begin each semester, followed by studies in distance education mode. Students develop competencies to analyse and organise information to comply with accountability requirements; build public acceptance of their authorised use of power and authority; manage resources; implement government policy; encourage respect and confidence for the rules of society; develop a culture where public office authority is not abused for personal gain; communicate effectively; and apply processes of good governance in justice sector workplaces. Students successfully completing the diploma program are eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Management program.
Location
DWU Madang
Admission
Applicants are required to be employed. This is necessary due to the nature of assessment tasks, which are directly related to students’ work environments and workplace issues. For enquiries or application forms contact the Faculty of Flexible Learning Enrolment Officer.
Program structure
Semester One
| FL101 | Christian Ethics and Gender Equity |
| FL102 | Productivity and Workplace Practice |
| FL103 | Supervision for Goal Achievement |
| FL104 | Word Processing |
Semester Two
| FL105 | Managing Teams and Training |
| FL106 | Conflict Resolution |
| FL107 | Occupational Health and Safety |
| FL108 | Spreadsheets |
Semester Three
| FL241 | Interpersonal Communicating in the Workplace |
| FL242 | Training in the Workplace |
| FL243 | Custom Law – Mediation |
| FL244 | Custom Law – Restorative Justice |
Semester Four
| FL245 | Good Governance |
| FL246 | Implementing Village Court Practice |
| FL247 | Leadership and Social Stability |
| FL248 | Accountability in the Workplace |
Requisites to complete the award
Achievement of 160 credit points
