Overall

What will I learn?

The Master of Public Administration aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in public administration, management and policy and to undertake research in one or more of these areas. The course includes a significant research component and is ideal for those who plan to pursue a Doctorate in the future. Learning outcomes Graduates completing the Master of Public Administration will: have an integrated and advanced understanding of a complex body of knowledge in the field of public sector administration and understand contemporary trends and developments in the field in both developing and developed countries acquire the ability to analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the field of public sector administration research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge or practice and demonstrate a broad range of skills needed to tackle administrative/ managerial problems and challenges in real world situations interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audience.

Which department am I in?

College of Business, Government and Law

CRICOS

051989E

Study options

Entry requirements

The Master of Public Administration is normally available to applicants who hold an approved degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Students who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management or Graduate Certificate in Public Policy or an approved equivalent, but not an undergraduate degree, must also meet a GPA requirement. English language requirements IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL (Internet): 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 18 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): B2