This course will equip you with the strategic, analytical and professional skills for a career in the government, non-profit and private sectors both in Australia and internationally. Course Description As the Sir Walter Murdoch School's largest program the Master of Public Policy and Management equips you with the strategic, analytical and professional skills for a career in the government, non-profit and private sectors both in Australia and internationally. Extensive industry input went into developing this course to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to analyse, design and implement policy in complex institutional and regulatory environments. Small group size classes enable you to actively contribute and connect with your peers in classroom discussions and allows for stronger engagement with our prized academics, who are leading researchers in their field. The core units within this program cover public policy perspectives, public sector management, policy research and evaluation, and introductory economics. This course also includes a capstone unit, which is a special unit that consolidates everything you have learned in your course and gives you the opportunity to apply your learning to a practical issue. Within this capstone unit, you can opt to undertake either a policy case study project, professional internship, or supervised research thesis. This course is suitable for students looking to work in the public sector, the not-for-profit sector and for professionals who work at the intersection between government and business. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills and expertise in public policy relevant to a broad range of settings such as local, state and federal government, international organisations, corporations with government links, and non-profit agencies. Course Structure Course Structure - 48 credit points Core Units - 21 to 30 credit points Theory - 18 credit points Capstone Experience - 3 to 12 credit points Specified Electives - 18 to 27 credit points