Did you complete the Public Sector Management Program:
- at Flinders University between 2009 and 2015?
- at another university before 2009 or after 2015?
You are eligible for credit for your previous study and a 15% scholarship towards the Master of Public Policy and Management when you start your study in 2019**. This course can be studied completely online so you can fit it around your current work and home life. Study with a multiple-times nationally awarded* teaching team of academic and public sector professionals to take your career to the next level.
Why study the Master of Public Policy and Management at Flinders?
- Study public administration, management and policy online to fast track your career.
- Undertake a professional research project to apply theory to practice.
- Receive the same high standard of education as on-campus students supported by additional online resources and teaching staff.
- Enhance your understanding and knowledge in an accelerated study format with online availability 24/7.
- Improve your skills while managing a busy work schedule.
Fast track your career
Online students undertake four, 10-week study periods per year, which allows you to complete your studies faster than on-campus students.
The study periods for 2019 are:
- 21 January to 29 March (intake 1)
- 15 April to 21 June
- 08 July to 13 September (intake 2)
- 30 September to 06 December.
What you will learn
You will learn how to apply knowledge in public administration, public sector management and public policy to your career in the public service, local and national government, or in private and non-government organisations.
Types of topics you will study
The Master of Public Policy and Management aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of public administration, policy and management and to develop your qualitative and quantitative skills in policy analysis, governance, implementation and evaluation. Some examples of topics you may study are:
Scholarship
- The 15% scholarship is a 15% reduction in course fees for completion of the Master of Public Policy and Management. If accepted into the program, the scholarship will be automatically applied for you.
Credit
- You will receive 18 units, or 4 topics, of credit into the course, reducing your study to achieve the Master of Public Policy and Management by one quarter. If accepted into the program, the credit will be automatically applied for you.
What type of support is available when studying online?
You will work with a dedicated Associate Lecturer and mentor to further tailor your learning experience. Teaching staff will be available to contact throughout your study at Flinders.
You will have access to teaching materials that have been specifically designed for the online delivery of our content. Assessment activities throughout the degree have also been designed especially for online students.
We strongly believe in giving online students the opportunity to interact with their colleagues, in order to enable them to create networks of contacts in a similar line of work that will last a lifetime and accompany our students throughout their professional lives. We have set up virtual classrooms in each topic for you to participate in discussion of topic issues with your classmates and seek their views, ask for help from your teaching staff, and talk about your study. Of course, if you do live in Adelaide you are welcome to make a time to come on campus for a discussion!
- Completed the PSMP at Flinders University? If you are applying on the basis of your Flinders University qualification(s) you do not need to provide documentation, we have this already.
Submit your application online directly to Flinders University by selecting 'Apply now' below.
Please note:
- If you are a previous Flinders student you will need your student ID number and have activated your Flinders account
- If you have your student ID number and have activated your Flinders account but forgotten your password go to the Okta sign-in page and select 'Need help signing in?' to reset it.
- If you have any problems visit the troubleshoot page for assistance.
When do applications close?
- Study Period 1 will close on Monday 7 January 2019.
- Study Period 2 will close on Monday 1 April 2019.
- Study Period 3 will close on Monday 24 June 2019.
- Study Period 4 will close on Monday 16 September 2019.
Further information
Use the contacts below if you have any questions:
Applying, credit, or scholarship questions
Phone: 1300 354 633 (select option 1)
Email: askflinders@flinders.edu.au
Course content questions
Contact Dr Rodrigo Praino
Phone: (08) 8201 5453
Email: rodrigo.praino@flinders.edu.au
* Graduate program in public administration academics have received citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning from the Office for Learning and Teaching in 2009 and 2014 and a Tall Poppy of Science Award in 2018.
** Course cannot be deferred, cannot take leave of absence once scholarship is offered.
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