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Master of Public Policy and Management (344AB) // Course structure
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
Course structure
200 point program
Duration: 2 years full-time/up to 4 years part-time
- four compulsory subjects (100 points)
- two core subjects (25 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)
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)
100 point program
Duration: 1 year full-time/up to 2 years part-time.
- two compulsory subjects (50 points)
and
Coursework Option
- elective subjects (50 points)
or
Minor Thesis Option
-
minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (37.5 points total)
-
POLS40013 Social Sciences Research Seminar (12.5 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.
Last updated: 29 April 2024