Developed in consultation with senior public-sector leaders, this degree will equip you to understand the dynamics of public policy and management by studying how policy shapes the world we live in. You will gain an advanced understanding of the values and processes of governance, the roles of the public sector, policy analysis, and the management of organisations, programs, resources and people. What you will study First year A typical first year may include: core topics in accounting for managers; management, people and organisations; academic and professional communication; and introduction to political ideas and public policy a choice of electives. Second year A typical second year may include: core topics in the Australian economy; human resource management; government business and society; and applications, issues and dilemmas in Australian public policy a topic in organisational behaviour or marketing principles year two and three public policy sequence topics a choice of electives. Third year A typical third year may include: core topics in governance, sustainability and ethics; advanced perspectives on public policy; international business context; and leadership in business and society year two and three public policy sequence topics a choice of electives. Your career This degree gives you the gateway to the world’s largest employer – the public sector. Graduates may enter such fields as: policy analysis and advice, public administration, research, corporate communications, foreign affairs, intelligence, journalism, management, the parliamentary sector, and social analysis. Potential occupations include: policy officer programs officer government administrative officer electorate officer government house officer graduate policy officer research and policy analyst