Public Administration (Policy)
A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: | Postgraduate (coursework) |
| Availability (full-time or part-time): | Full-time |
| Location: | On campus |
Courses
| Course name | Units | Duration (full-time equivalent) | GradStart code | CRICOS code |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Policy | 18 units | 6 months | 2GC038 | 053050G |
| Graduate Diploma in Public Administration | 36 units | 1 year | 2GD026 | 051988F |
| Master of Public Administration (Policy) | 72 units | 2 years | 2CM035 | 051991M |
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 (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?
Refer to the program of study: - Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
- Graduate Diploma in Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration (Policy)
Entry requirements
Domestic students
| International students
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Applicants for all courses normally require an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent. Admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificates may also be granted based on prior work and voluntary experience. Further details can be provided on request. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or other qualifications deemed equivalent) receive credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma or a Masters degree. Alternatively, Graduate Diploma or Masters students may choose to exit with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma after completing sufficient units. | Applicants for all courses normally require an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent. Admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificates may also be granted based on prior work and voluntary experience. Further details can be provided on request. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or other qualifications deemed equivalent) receive credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma or a Masters degree. Alternatively, Graduate Diploma or Masters students may choose to exit with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma after completing sufficient units. English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language 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: | Semester 1, 2009: 20 February 2009 | Application closing dates: | Semester 1, 2009: 30 November 2008 Semester 2, 2009: 31 May 2009 |
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 | $4,500 | $9,600 | |
| Graduate Diploma in Public Administration | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $9,000 | $19,200 | |
| Master of Public Administration (Policy) | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $9,000 | $19,200 |
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
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