Make sense of critical issues in society and engage in policy development and implementation practices that help create supportive communities. You’ll learn how you can contribute to positive policy outcomes and be prepared for leading roles at all levels of government and human services organizations. This program has been specifically designed for policymakers and managers working in government and community sector organizations. You’ll develop specialized theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in all facets of public policy. Taught by leading policy academics and industry professionals, the program reflects the latest debates, issues and approaches to global, national and local policy making and development. You'll explore and develop frameworks for issues such as: evidence-based policy and practice global governance equity public sector reform Graduates work as policymakers, advocates and managers in human service, government and non-government organizations, and, increasingly, in the private and corporate sectors. Program structure The Master consists of 192 credit points. Career As a graduate, you will be able to make sense of critical issues in society, confidently argue about the nature of policy problems and engage in policy development and implementation practices that contribute to positive policy outcomes. Graduates work as: policymakers policy advisors managers advocates You’ll be able to work independently and collaboratively in teams as a lifelong learner and reflective practitioner. You will have gained skill sets that are transferable and relevant in a global context. These skills relate to research, policy analysis, professional communication and problem-solving. Graduates are highly employable in human services organizations, community-based agencies, various levels of government and increasingly in corporate and private enterprise. Relevant organizations include: federal, state and local government trade unions large community sector organizations (like the Salvation Army, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the Victorian Council of Social Service) specialist research and policy centres other organizations such as the Council to Homeless Persons and the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Inc. Further study When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.