1506 - Graduate Diploma in 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. Participants 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.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• develop the ability to analyse public policy, governance and public management issues in the modern context
• examine the relationship between the public, non-profit/community and corporate sectors
• acquire the skills to communicate across the government, non-profit and corporate sectors
• apply theoretical knowledge on public policy, governance and public management to real world strategies in government agencies
• develop broad competencies in public sector management and leadership.

The course structure has two main components:

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

(a.) Students must complete four core units (24 points) as follows:

• MGX5300 Governance
• MGX5370 Policy analysis
• MGX9230 Public policy
• MGX9270 Public management

(b.) students must complete a further four graduate units (24 points) subject to the following conditions:

• a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties.

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

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management may be eligible for admission to the Masters of Public Policy and Management.

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 Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management