B6073 Master of Management and Master of Public Policy and Management

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 will 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 and Management

The Master of Public Policy and Management is structured into three parts: Part A: Core studies, Part B: Applied studies and Part C: Specified elective studies. In this double degree course you will complete:

Part A. Core studies

These studies will introduce you to public policy and management 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.

Course progression map

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

You must complete 96 credit points, of which 48 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 and Management (including all the requirements in Part A and Part B for the single degree). 

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Master of Management

Part A. Core studies (24 credit points) 

You must complete the following units.

• MGF5960 Organisations: people, purpose and structure

• MGF5670 Leadership

• MGF5972 Managing organisational change

• MGF5976 Strategic management

Part B. Discipline studies (24 credit points) 

You must complete 24 credit points from the following units.

Note: If you are seeking AHRI accreditation you must complete the following four units: MGF5261, MGF5610, MGF5920, MGF5986.

• MGF5261 Talent management and professions of the future

• MGF5610 People management and work in a global context

• MGF5920 Work and employment relations

• MGF5986 Foundations of sustainable human resource management

• MGF5961 Supply chain management

• MGF5611 Advanced supply chain management

• MGF5691 Global sustainable operations and supply chain management

• MGF5690 Services and operations management

• MGF5940 Intercultural communication and negotiation

• MON5750 Monash Innovation Guarantee

• BEX5810 Sustainable business and innovation

Master of Public Policy and Management

Part A. Core studies (36 credit 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 credit points)

You must complete the following capstone unit:

• ATI5236 Global policy challenge (12 credit points)