The attendance pattern for this course is part time only.

This master's degree is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:

a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent qualification at an institution approved by the Australia and New Zealand School of Government and graded at a standard acceptable to the Australia and New Zealand School of Government; and

relevant work experience requirements as determined by the Australia and New Zealand School of Government; and

satisfaction of the English language requirements, where applicable; and any other minimum standards specified by the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.

The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of postgraduate units of study: Australian and New Zealand School of Government - Executive Master of Public Administration.

To qualify for the award of the Executive Master of Public Administration, candidates must complete 72 credit points, comprising:

42 credit points of core units of study; and

a 6 credit point designated finance elective; and

12 credit points of capstone units of study, and

maximum 12 credit points of elective units of study selected from a list of recommended elective units of study.

Candidates enrolled in the Executive Master of Public Administration are required to complete GSOG6004 Managing Public Expenditure as their finance elective.

These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2015 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2015 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.

Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2015 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2020. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.