Foundations of public policy

APG5101

Synopsis

Understanding public policy is a vital skill in any contemporary organisation. The unit introduces you to the basic principles of how public policy is made, how it emerges from competing interests and debates, and how stakeholders inside and outside government participate in this process. Lessons are drawn from practice in international experience.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 5
Audience: Postgraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Arts
Faculty: Politics and International Relations
Handbook year: 2026

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