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Murdoch University

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Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Policy-making aims to address social, environmental and economic issues that impact society. The Master of Public Policy and Management enables students to make a contribution to many complex policy problems in the contemporary world.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
M1194, 077163M
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Policy-making aims to address social, environmental and economic issues that impact society. The Master of Public Policy and Management enables students to make a contribution to many complex policy problems in the contemporary world. Students who complete this course are highly sought after in government, the public sector, the not-for-profit sector and the business world.

We've worked closely with government, the public sector and industry contacts to design this course to help you make a difference in your public policy career. You'll get the knowledge and skills you need to analyse, design and implement policy in complex institutional and regulatory environments.

The course offers professional-based electives including project management, ethics in government, and leading and managing non-government organisations.

You can also choose policy-based electives to specialise in areas such as energy policy, environmental impact and management, health policy and law, or add up to two language units in either Indonesian or Japanese.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

  • public policy and international affairs
  • public policy perspectives
  • comparative governance
  • public administration
  • public sector management.

Career pathways

If you're a recent graduate expanding your knowledge, or a professional exploring a new career direction, this course will enhance your professional skills and provide a competitive edge in your career.

You could pursue a career in the public sector, the not-for-profit sector or in roles at the intersection between government and business.

Careers could include:

  • Ministerial and Parliamentary Advisor
  • Environmental Policy Manager
  • Health Policy Development Manager
  • Evaluation and Performance Reporting Officer
  • Policy Data Analyst.

You might work in local, state or federal government, international organisations, corporations with government links, or non-profit agencies.