100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management

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.