100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management

The Master of Public Policy and Management is the premier public policy program in Australia. For more than 30 years it has prepared students for leadership roles in Australia and internationally. It is designed for current public, private and community sector leaders and managers, as well as those wishing to begin a career in public policy and management. The program draws upon the expertise of academics engaged in researching public policy and of senior leaders from state and federal government and public service delivery organisations.

The program will enable students to:

• Understand the dilemmas posed by the interdependence, diversity and dynamics of

global, national and local institutions and actors and appreciate the potential and limits of public policy action;

• Become familiar with the key theoretical and analytical perspectives and debates in

public policy, governance and management;

• Gain broad and deep knowledge of the institutions, actors, processes and practices of

contemporary government and policy making;

• Develop high level analytic skills to meet the demands of complex contemporary public

policy making and an ability to locate the evidential and other resources needed to apply these skills;

• Acquire a critical appreciation of the role of leadership (and followership) in policy

making and public service delivery;

• Develop advanced management skills appropriate to complex public service systems

100 point program

Duration: 1 year full-time/up to 2 years part-time.

Coursework Option:

• 2 compulsory subjects (50 points)
• elective subjects (50 points)

Minor Thesis option: (Please note: Permission is required from the Course Coordinator to take the Minor Thesis option prior to enrolment) Please refer to the thesis handbook entry for further information

• 2 compulsory subjects (50 points)
• Elective subject POLS40013 Social Sciences Research Seminar (12.5 points)
• Elective subject PPMN90002 Minor Thesis (37.5 points)

* Please note: The Minor Thesis must be completed over two consecutive semesters

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Compulsory Subjects

2 compulsory subjects (50 points)

Elective Subjects

Coursework Option:

• elective subjects (50 points)

Minor Thesis option: (Please note: Permission is required from the Course Coordinator to take the Minor Thesis option prior to enrolment) Please refer to the thesis handbook entry for further information

• Elective subject POLS40013 Social Sciences Research Seminar (12.5 points)
• Elective subject PPMN90002 Minor Thesis (37.5 points)

* Please note: The Minor Thesis must be completed over two consecutive semesters