Examining the decline in political trust in Australia and the US
12th January 2021Master of Science in Public Policy and Management 21-month Track
Duration | 21 months full-time |
Location | Adelaide |
Professional Work Experience | Not required |
Internship | Required |
Intakes | August, January |
(CRICOS: 056555B)
This program is tailored for individuals seeking to boost their career in policy development, implementation and evaluation, and to manage these functions in government, non-profit organisations, and the private sector.
Customised for students with little or no work experience, the program combines a comprehensive public policy and management curriculum with a compulsory 400 hours (approx. 10-12 week) internship program.
Degree Structure
The program comprises 198 units: 138 units of core courses and 60 units of electives.
Full-time students complete the program over five study periods (21 months).
For successful completion, you must complete the requisite coursework and internship components and achieve a cumulative quality point average (QPA) of at least 3.0.
Core Courses
Elective Courses
The electives below represent a selection of those that have been offered in the past. It is provided in order to give an indication of the type of electives that may be available in the future. However, this part of the syllabus is constantly evolving and students need to be guided by the list of the current electives shown in the course schedule. Elective courses will be offered in a variety of areas related to the technology and business of information and communication technology. These courses will be offered by resident faculty as well as by faculty from other CMU campuses through short-term visits and distance learning.
Internships and Career Outcomes
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Entry Requirements
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Fees and Scholarships
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Pittsburgh Exchange
An exchange in Pittsburgh will enable you to continue your rigorous professional development while pursuing complementary courses within the broader context of Carnegie Mellon University and Heinz College.
Students enrolled in our 21-month MSIT and MSPPM programs may participate in the exchange program for one study period but must spend their first and last study periods in Adelaide.
To be eligible, you must be in good financial standing with the university and have a cumulative QPA of 3.3 or higher.
Other Related Information
International students enrolled in the 21-month track may be eligible to apply for the Post Study Work Visa after completion of their degree.