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Master of Public Policy and Management (344AB) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
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About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Further study
Contact
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://government.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'Make an enquiry' at http://government.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/23-master-of-public-policy-and-management
Coordinator
Dr. Erik Baekkeskov
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Master of Public Policy and Management should:
- 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; and
- Develop advanced management skills appropriate to complex public service systems.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- problem solving skills which are pragmatically focused and are linked to evidence-based thought and argument;
- collaborative skills through working with fellow students to address contemporary policy challenges;
- effective written communication and advocacy skills to effectively argue and promote policy;
- ability to effectively identify, gather and synthesise supporting evidence and data; and
- effective planning and organisational skills to prioritise complex tasks within deadlines
Graduate attributes
Academic Distinction
- An extensive knowledge of the various disciplinary foundations of public policy making and their relationship to a range of contemporary policy environments and challenges;
- The ability to use these foundations and frameworks to examine policy challenges and develop and manage policy solutions in a pragmatic yet innovative way;
- The strategic use of evidence-based research and analysis to develop and articulate a clear case for policy change and/or innovation.
Active Citizenship
- An ability to use public policy making in strategic ways to address and lead on challenging and complex policy problems and issues;
- An understanding of the importance of collaboration in effective public policy making and the capacity to work with others to develop compelling policy solutions.
Integrity and Self-Awareness
- The ability of think and act independently while being open to and drawing upon alternative views and frameworks;
- A strong commitment to ethical, evidence-based thinking and solutions, as well as mutual trust and respect for those working with you to achieve collaborative solutions;
- An understanding that contemporary public policy problem solving requires a persistent and passionate commitment to challenge existing frameworks and develop new knowledge.
Last updated: 29 April 2024