Course Director: Linda McGuire
[email protected]
B6012 Master of Public Policy and Management
Course map for students commencing Semester 1, 2017
Course structure and requirements
This course comprises 72 points structured in two parts. Part A: Mastery knowledge (48 points) and Part B: Application studies (24
points). If you satisfy one of the following entry requirements then you may apply for up to 24 points under Part B.
1. A four-year Australian undergraduate honours degree or equivalent.
2. An Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent AND an Australian graduate certificate or equivalent in a cognate discipline.
3. An Australian honours degree or equivalent in a cognate discipline.
Credit towards mastery knowledge can only be granted for level 5 units.
Key to teaching periods: 1 = Semester 1; 2 = Semester 2; D = Day class; E = Evening class; O = Online
Part A: Mastery knowledge (48 points)
Students must complete (a) and (b)
Prerequisites
Teaching period
(a) The following six units (36 points)
MGF5923
Public policy
1O/Block-on
MGF5927
Public management
1O/Block-on
MGF5300
Governance
2O/City Block-on
MGF5440
Public sector financial management
2O/City Block-on
MGF5370
Policy analysis
36 credit points
1O/Block-on
MGF5360
Strategic management in the public sector
36 credit points OR Permission
1O/Block-on
(b) Two of the following units (12 points)
MGF5261
Human resource management issues
MGF5985
2E/O
MGF5551
Strategic human resource management
MGF5985
1E/O
MGF5610
People management and work in a global context
MGF5631
International human resource management
MGF5670
Leadership
1E/O
MGF5680
Managerial problem solving and decision making
1E/O
MGF5690
Services and operations management
2D/E/O
MGF5920
Work and employment relations
2E/O
MGF5960
Managing people and organisations
MGF5972
Managing organisational change
MGF5976
Strategic management
1E/O
MGF5985
Human resource management
1E/O; 2E/O
2E/O
MGF5985
1E/O
1E/O; 2E
MGF5960
2E/O
Part B: Application studies (24 points)
Students must complete either (a) or (b) below.
(a) Four units (24 points)
These units should be at either Level 4 or 5 offered by the Monash Business School, or across the University, provided you have the
prerequisites and there are no restrictions on admission.
(b) The research pathway unit (24 points)
MGX5000
Introductory management research methods
Permission
1E
MGX5901
Research report (Introduction)
MGX5000 AND Permission
1D/O; 2D/O
MGX5900
Research report (12 points)
MGX5901 AND Permission
1D/O; 2D/O
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is correct at the time of publication.
Monash University reserves the right to alter this information should the need arise – 14 November 2016 (JF/MS)
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Course Director: Linda McGuire
[email protected]
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is correct at the time of publication.
Monash University reserves the right to alter this information should the need arise – 14 November 2016 (JF/MS)
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B6012 Master of Public Policy and Management
Course Director: Linda McGuire
[email protected]
Recommended course progression commencing Semester 1, 2017
The six core units in Part A, Section (a) Mastery knowledge should be taken in the sequence shown below. The placement of
the two units from Part A, Section (b) Mastery knowledge and Part C Application studies (elective units) may be rearranged to
provide flexibility in the choice of these units.
General Course Progression
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5923
Public policy
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5927
Public management
Part A (b):
Mastery knowledge
Unit 1
Part B (a):
Application studies
Unit 1
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5300
Governance
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5440
Public sector financial
management
Part A (b):
Mastery knowledge
Unit 2
Part B (a):
Application studies
Unit 2
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5360
Strategic management
in the public sector
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5370
Policy analysis
Part B (a):
Application studies
Unit 3
Part B (a):
Application studies
Unit 4
Year 2
Semester 1
Alternative exits
You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided that you have satisfied the requirements for
that award during your enrolment in the master’s course:


Graduate Certificate in Business (B4001) after successful completion of 24 credit points of study with a minimum of 18 credit points at
level 4 or above.
Graduate Diploma in Business (B5001) after successful completion of 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at
level 4 or above.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNIT CHOICE
Students are advised that, while the course advisors will endeavour to give every possible assistance and advice concerning unit choice, the
onus is on students to ensure that units selected meet degree regulations and requirements.
Students should refer to the University Handbook for information on course and unit details
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/bus-course.html
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is correct at the time of publication.
Monash University reserves the right to alter this information should the need arise – 14 November 2016 (JF/MS)
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Research Pathway Course Progression
Course Director: Linda McGuire
[email protected]
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5923
Public policy
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5927
Public management
Part A (b):
Mastery knowledge
Unit 1
Part B (b):
Application studies
MGX5000
Introductory
management research
methods
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5300
Governance
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5440
Public sector financial
management
Part A (b):
Mastery knowledge
Unit 2
Part B (b):
Application studies
MGX5901
Research report
(introduction)
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5360
Strategic management
in the public sector
Part A (a):
Mastery knowledge
MGF5370
Policy analysis
Year 2
Semester 1
Part B (b):
Application studies
MGX5900 (12 points)
Research report
Alternative exits
You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided that you have satisfied the requirements for
that award during your enrolment in the master’s course:


Graduate Certificate in Business (B4001) after successful completion of 24 credit points of study with a minimum of 18 credit points at
level 4 or above.
Graduate Diploma in Business (B5001) after successful completion of 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at
level 4 or above.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNIT CHOICE
Students are advised that, while the course advisors will endeavour to give every possible assistance and advice concerning unit choice, the
onus is on students to ensure that units selected meet degree regulations and requirements.
Students should refer to the University Handbook for information on course and unit details
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/bus-course.html
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is correct at the time of publication.
Monash University reserves the right to alter this information should the need arise – 14 November 2016 (JF/MS)
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