2018 Executive development calendar
Professional courses
August
National Security College | Short course
Serious Organised Crime & National Security: Intersection Implications
Serious organised crime is sophisticated, borderless, pervasive and resilient. It includes violence and intimidation, fraud, illicit drug trafficking, corruption, human trafficking & exploitation, money laundering, weapons trafficking, cyber and technology enabled crime.
The fee is $1,300 (GST ex) for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $1,600 (GST ex).
August
National Security College | Short course
Climate Change: Implications for the National Security Agenda
Climate change, extreme weather events and environmental degradation all have clear implications for national security.
A fee of $2,250 (GST ex) applies to this course for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $2,700 (GST ex).
August
National Security College | Short course
Nuclear Policy and Security
This course will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to nuclear policy, an overview of the basics of nuclear science and weapons, the global landscape of capabilities and doctrines, and persistent concerns about proliferation.
A fee of $1,300 (GST ex) applies to this course for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $1,600 (GST ex).
September
National Security College | Short course
United States of America: Rethinking the US Role in the World
The United States post-WWII role as the security guarantor in our region appears to be under siege by an ‘America first’ agenda at home and assertive rising powers abroad. This course looks to separate the substance of shifting power relations from the hyperbole of the news cycle.
Two day program (introduction + deep dive) The fee for this course is $2,250 (GST ex) for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $2,700 (GST ex).
September
National Security College | Short course
Countering Violent Extremism: New Research, New Networks
Listen to academics conducting research that is informing local, national and international thinking and responses. Engage with senior policy makers and leaders of operational agencies working with communities.
The fee for this course is $1,300 (GST ex) for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $1,600 (GST ex).
September
National Security College | Short course
Introduction to Australia’s National Security Challenges and Policy Making
This highly interactive one-week program introduces participants to national security.
The fee for this program is $4,750 (GST ex) for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $5,750 (GST ex).
September
National Security College | Short course
Creating Insight: An Introduction to Futures Analysis
Our world is rapidly changing and disruption has become the new norm. Thinking proactively about the future security landscape, and taking a systematic approach to understanding future possibilities and risks, is a vital skillset for contemporary security professionals.
A fee of $2,250 (GST ex) applies to this course for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $2,700 (GST ex).
September
National Security College | Short course
Risk for National Security Practitioners
Risk judgements are critical to informing decisions about Australia’s national security. In an age of turbulence, disruption and interconnectivity, thinking about risk in a broader, more holistic context is vital in order to successfully navigate the complexities and challenges.
A fee of $1,300 (GST ex) applies to this course for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $1,600 (GST ex).
September
National Security College | Short course
Antarctica
With growing interest from existing and potential claimants, the strategic and security dimensions of access to and control of Antarctica are becoming clear. The leadership role Australia has held in Antarctic affairs cannot be taken for granted.
A fee of $1,300 (GST ex) applies to this course for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $1,600 (GST ex).
September
National Security College | Short course
Ethics and Technologies of War
Decisions around war and warfare are invariably tied to matters of life, death and national survival. This course examines ethical norms of the use of armed force for political purposes with a particular focus on the relationship between those norms and military technologies.
A fee of $1,300 (GST ex) applies to this course for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $1,600 (GST ex).
Executive programs
August
National Security College | Short course
Framing the Future: National Security Executive Level 1 Development Program
This interactive and practical two-week program will enhance your understanding of the national security community and the range of strategic challenges it faces.
The fee for this program is $11,650 (GST ex) for participating Commonwealth agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $14,000 (GST ex).
September
National Security College | Short course
Introduction to Australia’s National Security Challenges and Policy Making
This highly interactive one-week program introduces participants to national security.
The fee for this program is $4,750 (GST ex) for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $5,750 (GST ex).
November
National Security College | Short course
Leading in Complexity: National Security Senior Executive Development Program
The National Security College’s premium program provides exceptional depth of insight across the full spectrum of Australia’s national security challenges and opportunities.
The fee for this program is $28,350 (GST ex) for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners. The open rate is $34,000 (GST ex). Additional places will be considered on a fee-for-service basis.
April
National Security College | Short course
Navigating Uncertainty: National Security Executive Level 2 Development Program
This program unpacks and analyses the concept of national security and provides in-depth exposure to the full range of issues and challenges facing Australia’s national security.
Note 2019 dates to be confirmed. The fee for this program is $17,350 (GST ex) for Commonwealth participating agencies and NSC Partners; and $21,000 (GST ex) at the open rate.
