1065 - Master of Public Policy and Management

This course is designed for graduates, in Australia and internationally, who wish to contribute to valued outcomes in the government and community sectors. Participates may work in the public, not-for-profit, local government, private or other sectors. The course focuses on understanding changing expectations about government, changing modes of delivering public services, and the changing skills needed by effective leaders and managers. Graduates will understand and apply relevant theories and concepts; develop skills to define and resolve issues in public policy and management; and blend theory and practice by working throughout the course on a wide range of practical issues.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• develop the capacity for high-level analysis of public policy, governance and public management issues in the modern context
• acquire key skills in communicating and negotiating with representatives of the public, community/non-profit and corporate sectors
• develop the ability to deal with issues in both partnership and contest between the government agencies, non-profit and community sector organisations and corporations
• study the links between government and organisations at the national, regional/state and local council levels
• bridge the gap between theory and practice in public administration.

The course structure has two main components:

• a set of core units in public policy and management
• six open electives.

(a.) Students must complete six core units (36 points) as follows:

• MGX5300 Governance
• MGX5360 Strategic management in the public sector
• MGX5370 Policy analysis
• MGX5440 Public sector financial management
• MGX9230 Public policy
• MGX9270 Public management

(b.) students must complete a further six graduate units (36 points) subject to the following conditions:

• a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties
• a research option is available with permission of the course coordinator. Students enrolling in the research option will be required to complete the units MGX5000, MGX5901 and MGX5900 as part of their elective component.

Additional degree requirements:

• students must study a minimum of four 5000-level units.

It is recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Details of educational requirements for professional recognition can be found at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/bus-06.html

Students wishing to exit the Master of Public Policy and Management may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
• Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Master of Public Policy and Management