150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management // Structure

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time/up to 3 years part-time.

• three compulsory subjects (75 points)

and

Coursework Option

• elective subjects (75 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option

• minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (37.5 points total)

• POLS40013 Social Sciences Research Seminar (12.5 points)

• elective subjects (25 points)

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one capstone option:

Capstone Stream 1: PPMN90039 Executive Internship

Purpose: An opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in policy making to solve problems that arise in professional contexts and develop an integrated understanding of research and practice

Capstone Stream 2 - PPMN90031 Public Policy Lobbying Strategies and PPMN90033 Public Budgets and Financial Management

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills in policy and management to practical issues associated with professional practices.

Capstone Stream 3: PPMN90049 Public/Social Policy Thesis Part 1 and PPMN90050 Public/Social Policy Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question; Pathway to the PhD

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.