Public Administration

The Graduate School of Government's Public Administration programs are designed for existing senior public servants of national, state, provincial, and local governments and provide a practical educational experience to enhance existing skills. The programs give public administrators knowledge and skills enhancement in public administration that will allow graduates to transfer skills from one agency/ministry to another. It is a degree that is relevant to all senior public sector employees.

Contact
Student Support
Richard Prekodravac
Phone: +61 2 9036 5232
Email: richard.prekodravac@sydney.edu.au

Requirements

Graduate Certificate in Public Administration

To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Public Administration, students complete four units of study (24 credit points), comprising:

• two to four core units of study (12 to 24 credit points); and
• a maximum of two elective units of study (up to 12 credit points) selected from a list of recommended elective units of study.

Graduate Diploma in Public Administration

To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, students complete six units of study (36 credit points), comprising:

• four core units of study (24 credit points);
• Work-Based Project or Internship Program approved by the Director, Graduate School of Government (6 credit points); and
• one elective unit of study (6 credit points) selected from a list of recommended elective units of study.

Master of Public Administration

To be awarded the Master of Public Administration, students complete eight units of study (48 credit points), comprising:

• four core units of study (24 credit points);
• a Work-Based Project or Internship Program approved by the Director, Graduate School of Government (6 credit points); and
• three elective units of study (18 credit points) selected from a list of recommended elective units of study

Executive Master of Public Administration

To be awarded the Executive Master of Public Administration, students complete ten units of study (60 credit points), comprising:

• seven core units of study (42 credit points); and
• a six credit point designated finance elective; and
• a maximum of 12 credit points of elective units of study selected from a list of recommended elective units of study