Master of Public Policy and Management
Master of Public Policy and Management
Policy-making aims to address social, environmental and economic issues that impact society. The Master of Public Policy and Management enables students to make a contribution to many complex policy problems in the contemporary world. Students who complete this course are highly sought after in government, the public sector, the not-for-profit…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Policy-making aims to address social, environmental and economic issues that impact society. The Master of Public Policy and Management enables students to make a contribution to many complex policy problems in the contemporary world. Students who complete this course are highly sought after in government, the public sector, the not-for-profit sector and the business world.
We’ve worked closely with government, the public sector and industry contacts to design this course to help you make a difference in your public policy career. You’ll get the knowledge and skills you need to analyse, design and implement policy in complex institutional and regulatory environments.
The course offers professional-based electives including project management, ethics in government, and leading and managing non-government organisations.
You can also choose policy-based electives to specialise in areas such as energy policy, environmental impact and management, health policy and law, or add up to two language units in either Indonesian or Japanese.
3 reasons to study a Master of Public Policy Management at Murdoch
- Take on a professional internship or practical project to put your learning into practice as you gain academic credit. Past students have interned with the WA State Parliament and public sector agencies, and researched real-world policy problems.
- Travel to Indonesia as part of the Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program and earn credits towards your Master and put your learning into practice.
- Learn from our academics who are actively involved in research in the areas of public sector ethics, corruption, citizenship, public sector reform and international public administration.
Develop your skills
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
- Public policy and international affairs
- Public policy perspectives
- Comparative governance
- Public administration
- Public sector management
Your career
If you’re a recent graduate expanding your knowledge, or a professional exploring a new career direction, this course will enhance your professional skills and provide a competitive edge in your career.
You could pursue a career in the public sector, the not-for-profit sector or in roles at the intersection between government and business. Careers could include:
- Ministerial and Parliamentary Advisor
- Environmental Policy Manager
- Health Policy Development Manager
- Evaluation and Performance Reporting Officer
- Policy Data Analyst
You might work in local, state or federal government, international organisations, corporations with government links, or non-profit agencies.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
