Overview

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In the Master of Public Policy and Management you’ll refine a high-level analytic skill-set that meets the demands of complex public policy-making. Use the theoretical and analytical perspectives and debates you learn in public policy, governance and management to generate understandings of the institutions, processes and practices of contemporary government and policy.

With over 30 years of teaching and learning, the Master of Public Policy and Management is the premier degree of its kind in Australia. Understand the challenges and opportunities of interdependence, national and local institutions, diversity and dynamics of global, and appreciate the potential and limits of public policy action.

Who is it for?

Prepare yourself for a career in national and international leadership and government roles through this comprehensive graduate program. Benefit from hands-on experience in public, private or community sector management and gain the transferrable theoretical and practical skills you need for a mobile career.

Draw on the expertise of senior leaders from state and federal government and public service delivery organisations. The tutors and mentors in the Master of Public Policy and Management have a vast range of experience across government, politics, public service, parliament, the media, academia, and international development organisations.

What is the difference between the Master of Public Policy and Management and an MPP (Master of Public Policy)?

MPP programs generally focuses more on the analysis and development of public policies, equipping students with the skills to work on policy research, formulation, or evaluation.

The Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) on the other hand, combines the policy focus with a broader emphasis on public management, strategic management in the public sector, budgeting and financial management. This prepares students to lead and manage in the public sector, private sector (such as consultancy firms) and not-for-profit organisations.

This dual focus makes the MPPM ideal for those who are looking to take on leadership roles in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors, where both policy knowledge and management skills are crucial.