CourseMaster's Degree (Coursework)MMgt/MPubPol

B6064 Master of Management and Master of Public Policy

Faculty of Business and Economics

Master of Management and Master of Public Policy (B6064) is a 2 years full-time, 96-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Business and Economics, taught at Caulfield. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points
96
Duration
2 years full time
4 years part time
Campus
Caulfield
On campus

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Overview

The Master of Management and Master of Public Policy offers you a multidisciplinary perspective on management and public policy. This double degree combines your knowledge of contemporary business and management leadership with practical knowledge and skills in policy-making and public sector management. By pursuing this double degree, you will develop into a leader capable of inspiring positive social and organisational change, as well as the effective delivery of public services and programs.

Course structure

Management component48 credit points
You must complete 48 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A and Part B, for the Master of Management.
Public Policy component48 credit points
You must complete 48 credit points from the Master of Public Policy degree, comprising;

- The following four units from Part A (24 credit points): APG5101, APG5102, APG5103 and APG5129;
- 12 credit points from Part B and;
- 12 credit points from Part D.
The handbook's description of this structure

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

Master of Management

The Master of Management is structured in three parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B. Discipline studies and Part C. Elective studies. In this double degree course you complete: 

Part A. Core studies

These units will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of core management principles, contemporary practice and leadership and their impact on multi-discipline decision-making in organisations. These units will develop your capacity as an innovative future-ready professional who is able to apply specialist knowledge to complex management issues.

Part B. Discipline studies

These units develop your capacity as a critical and creative professional who can apply advanced management knowledge to analyse complex organisational issues. You will build the skills to evaluate theories, apply evidence-based practices, and design innovative solutions that enhance leadership, strategy, and sustainable performance in diverse organisational contexts. Selected units within this part are accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI).

Master of Public Policy

The Master of Public Policy is structured into four parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B. Applied studies, Part C. Professional practice studies, and Part D. Elective studies. In this double degree course you complete: 

Part A. Core studies 

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

The focus of these studies is professional and project work, focused locally or globally, that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. In this part of the program you can also undertake higher level research.

Part D. Elective studies

These studies give you the opportunity to further develop your policy studies knowledge, or to engage with other areas of interest across the Arts faculty and/or university.

Course progression map

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You must complete 96 points, of which 48 credit points are from the Master of Management (including all the requirements in Part A and Part B for the single degree) and 48 credit  points from the Master of Public Policy (including Part A: APG5101, APG5102, APG5103 and APG5129 (24 credit points), Part B (12 credit points) and Part D (12 credit points) from the Master of Public Policy.

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

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Other information

The Master of Management and Master of Public Policy offers you a multidisciplinary perspective on management and public policy. This double degree combines your knowledge of contemporary business and management leadership with practical knowledge and skills in policy-making and public sector management. By pursuing this double degree, you will develop into a leader capable of inspiring positive social and organisational change, as well as the effective delivery of public services and programs.

Common questions

How long is Master of Management and Master of Public Policy?

2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Master of Management and Master of Public Policy?

At Caulfield.

How do I plan my Master of Management and Master of Public Policy units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification
Master's Degree (Coursework)
AQF level
Level 9
Credit points
96
Full time
2 Years
Part time
4 Years
Maximum time
6 years
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
CRICOS code
116876F
Abbreviation
MMgt/MPubPol
Award titles
Master of Public PolicyMaster of Management
Handbook years
202520262027