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DLGLM1005 Planning and Economic Development

Planning plays an important role in the economic development of local communities. Good planning ensures transparency and accountability to local communities and other tiers of government to demonstrate how money has been spent and the quality of services delivered. Economic development aims to improve a local community¿s economic growth, economic well-being, and quality of life. Economic development entails a variety of activities including those designed to attract, create, and retain jobs, attract new projects and investment, all of which help grow a municipality¿s rate-paying base. Successful economic development is a collaborative effort between industry, local government, and a variety of community stakeholders. In undertaking this unit, students will gain an understanding of the primary roles, theories, and practices applicable to planning and economic development in the context of local government. Students will gain a better understanding and be able to identify the local resources, ideas and skills that are required to stimulate economic growth and development. In developing an appreciation of the fundamentals for planning and economic development, students will understand the need for a vision and framework when developing strategies, and the need for effective collaboration with community and stakeholders to achieve sustainable economic, environmental, heritage and social development outcomes.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band 4

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $2,124


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $2,124

* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website. 

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website