A6014 Executive Master of Public Administration
Faculty of Arts
Executive Master of Public Administration (A6014) is a 72-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Arts, taught at Caulfield. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 72
- Campus
- Caulfield
- On campus
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The Executive Master of Public Administration is designed to assist future leaders develop the management and policy skills needed in today’s public sector. Developed in consultation with public sector CEOs across Australia and New Zealand, this course aims to produce world-class public sector managers. The course offers high-potential and aspiring leaders a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of public administration. The course draws on case studies and practical exercise with interactive teaching methods, delivered by leading academics and guest speakers with extensive government experience.
This course is only offered through ANZSOG and in partnership with other institutions.
Course structure
A. Core unit6 credit points
ACL5012 Delivering public value
6 credit pointsB. Additional core units36 credit points
- APG5990Managing public sector organisationsNo reviews yet
- APG5993Designing public policies and programsNo reviews yet
- APG5995Governing by the rulesNo reviews yet
- APG5998Public financial managementNo reviews yet
ACL5011 Government in a market economy
6 credit pointsACL5013 Decision making under uncertainty
6 credit pointsACL5014 Leading public sector change
6 credit pointsC. Work-based research unit12 credit points
ACL5015 Work-based research project
12 credit pointsD. Elective units18 credit points
Global politics
International relations and development
Politics and the environment, planning and sustainability
Politics, policy and governance
Security, law, justice and human rights
- APG5064Gender, security and conflictNo reviews yet12 cp
- APG5078Gender-based policy and planningNo reviews yet12 cp
- APG5332Contemporary security topicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5666Terrorism, counter-terrorism and technologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- APG5667Right-wing terrorism, extremism and fringe politicsNo reviews yet6 cp
The handbook's description of this structure
The course is structured in four parts including eight core units and three electives.
The elective studies enable you to select from across a range of areas including: global politics; international relations and development; politics and the environment, planning and sustainability; politics, policy and governance; and security, law, justice and human rights.
NOTE: ACL- coded units are offered through partner universities, for more information visit the ANZSOG webpage.
The course comprises of 72 points. All students complete eight core units including a research project and three elective units.
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
You must complete:
a. ACL5012 Delivering public value
b. Six units from the following list (36 points):
- APG5990 Managing public sector organisations*
- ACL5011 Government in a market economy*
- APG5993 Designing public policies and programs*
- ACL5013 Decision making under uncertainty*
- APG5995 Governing by the rules*
- ACL5014 Leading public sector change*
- APG5998 Public financial management*
c. ACL5015 Work-based research project* (12 points)
* These units are offered through partner universities, for more information visit the ANZSOG webpage.
d. Three elective units (18 points) from the following list or alternative units as approved by the Monash University Academic Director of the degree:
- Global politics
- International relations and development
- APG5324 International political economy
- Politics and the environment, planning and sustainability
- Politics, policy and governance
- Security, law, justice and human rights
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
demonstrate a crucial understanding of the central concepts relating to public administration, public management and public policy
- 2
articulate and apply an understanding of the different kinds of value created by public sector organisations
- 3
demonstrate a critical understanding of how the political environment affects organisational objectives
- 4
accurately use, interpret and draw inference from information gathered as evidence to support routine and strategic decision making.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
Pathways
Graduate Certificate of Public Policy - students must have successfully completed ACL5012 Delivering public value and been approved by ANSZOG.
More information
Other information
The Executive Master of Public Administration is designed to assist future leaders develop the management and policy skills needed in today’s public sector. Developed in consultation with public sector CEOs across Australia and New Zealand, this course aims to produce world-class public sector managers. The course offers high-potential and aspiring leaders a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of public administration. The course draws on case studies and practical exercise with interactive teaching methods, delivered by leading academics and guest speakers with extensive government experience.
This course is only offered through ANZSOG and in partnership with other institutions.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Professor Michael Mintrom
Common questions
Where can I study Executive Master of Public Administration?
At Caulfield.
How do I plan my Executive Master of Public Administration units?
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