A6043 Master of Public Policy and Management and Master of International Development Practice

Double degree courses include all the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced. 

This course is structured in four parts: Part A. and Part B. focus on Master of Public Policy and Management studies. Part C. and Part D. focus on Master of International Development Practice studies.

Part A. Core studies - Public Policy and Management

These studies will introduce you to public policy theory and practice at an advanced graduate level. Throughout these studies, you will gain practical knowledge and skills that will provide a solid foundation for the specialist studies units undertaken in the program.

Part B. Applied studies - Public Policy and Management

The focus of these studies is professional and project work, focused locally or globally, that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development.

Part C. Core studies - International Development Practice

These studies will immerse you in international development practice at graduate level and draw on best practices within the broad realm of international development theory, practice and research to address questions ranging from the causes of inequality and disparity, evolving aid and development thought and practice, to the impact of politics, economics, culture, history and natural resources human development.

Part D. Applied studies - International Development Practice

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development.

Course progression maps

The course progression map  provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete 96 points, of which 48 points are from the Master of Public Policy and Management and 48 points are from the Master of International Development Practice.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Core studies - Public Policy and Management (36 points)

You must complete the following units.

• ATI5101 Foundations of public policy
• ATI5102 Governance
• ATI5103 Policy analysis
• ATI5104 Public sector reform
• ATI5129 Evaluation 
• ATI5195 Implementation and service delivery 

Part B. Applied studies  (12 points)

You must complete the following capstone unit.

• ATI5236 Global policy challenge (12 points)

Part C. Core studies - International Development Practice (36 points)

You must complete 36 credit points from the following units.
Note 1. You must complete APG5628

• APG5628 Development, power and practice
• APG5045 Gender and development 
• APG5073 Conflict, security and development 
• APG5229 Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world
• APG5230 Climate governance
• APG5239 Science, technology, and futures
• APG5324 International political economy 
• APG5367 Campaigns, advocacy and change
• APG5805 Project planning and management in international development

Part D. Applied studies - International Development Practice (12 points)

You must complete 12 credit points from the following capstone units.

• APG5044 Professional skills for internship (12 points)
• APG5390 Contemporary tourism and development in emerging economies (12 points)
• APG5856 Research project (12 points)
• APG5969 Advanced simulation (12 points)