Public Administration

A postgraduate program

Fast facts

Courses 

Overview

The Flinders Institute of Public Policy and Management (FIPPM) offers a comprehensive, articulated program recognised nationally and internationally for academic and professional purposes.

All students are assisted to create personal study programs that combine core topics with topics of particular interest or importance to them and electives that help expand their fields of knowledge and understanding.

The core curriculum includes topics on public policy, public management, governance, ethics in public administration, and research methods. Electives include a range of specialist areas in public management and administration including financial, risk, human resource, non-government, organisational and project management; program evaluation; and issues in a range of public policy areas including culture, the environment, regionalism, cities and housing.

Beyond FIPPM, electives can be taken in other graduate programs including International Development, International Relations, International Business Administration, Environmental Management, Social Administration and Social Work, Asian Governance, Population Studies, Public Health, and Educational Administration.

Teaching takes place in a number of modes. On campus, topics are offered in small seminar groups week to week or through individual supervision. Some topics are offered in intensive mode. Many topics are also available in distance mode. Methods of assessment include preparation of papers, some individual or group projects and presentation to other members of the learning group.

The coursework Graduate Certificate offers a number of specialist streams in public policy, public sector management, internal audit and program evaluation, and non-profit management, according to demand. The Graduate Diploma builds on these programs.

The Masters degrees combine a core of studies in public administration, policy and management with options to specialise in areas of interest. The Master of Public Administration involves studies in public administration, policy and management and can include a significant research component. The Master of Public Administration (Management) provides a particular exposure to the theory and practice of management in public and non-government organisations. The Master of Public Administration (Policy) provides a particular exposure to the theory and practice of public policy in various areas. All provide a foundation for more advanced professional work or research at the doctoral level.

What will I study?

• Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
• Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management
• Graduate Diploma in Public Administration 
• Master of Public Administration (Policy) 
• Master of Public Administration (Management)

Entry requirements

Applications

Domestic students		International students
Mid-year entry:	Yes	Mid-year entry:	Yes
Apply through:	SATAC - GradStart	Apply through:	International Office
Application closing dates:	Check Gradstart	Application closing dates:	Semester 1, 2010: 30 November 2009 Semester 2, 2010: 31 May 2010

Annual fees

Course	Place type	Domestic students	International students
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy	Commonwealth supported  - Student contribution amount	N/A	N/A
	Full fee paying	$4,680	$9,600
Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management	Commonwealth supported  - Student contribution amount	N/A	N/A
	Full fee paying	$3,473	$10,000
Graduate Diploma in Public Administration	Commonwealth supported  - Student contribution amount	N/A	N/A
	Full fee paying	$9,360	$20,000
Master of Public Administration	Commonwealth supported  - Student contribution amount	N/A	N/A
	Full fee paying	$9,360	$20,000
Master of Public Administration (Policy)	Commonwealth supported  - Student contribution amount	N/A	N/A
	Full fee paying	$9,360	$20,000
Master of Public Administration (Management)	Commonwealth supported  - Student contribution amount	N/A	N/A
	Full fee paying	$9,360	$20,000

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

Contact 

Noore Siddiquee
Tel: (08) 8201 2302
Email: noore.siddiquee@flinders.edu.au

Flinders Institute of Public Policy and Management

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders