MPAdmin

The 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.

To be awarded the Master of Public Administration, students must successfully complete a total of eight (8) units of study (48 credit points), comprising:

• all four core units of study (24 credit points) listed under the heading Core units of study
• a Work Based Project (GSOG6005) or Internship Program (GSOG6006) approved by the Director, Graduate School of Government (six credit points)
• up to three elective units of study (up to 18 credit points) from a list of recommended elective units of study (All students are encouraged to undertake GSOG6007 Research Project as one of their electives)

Core units of study

• GSOG6001 Policy in Practice: Delivering Public Value
• GSOG6002 Public Sector Leadership
• GSOG6003 Strategic Administration
• GSOG6004 Managing Public Expenditure

Work Based Project or Internship Program

Domestic sponsored students currently employed in the public sector must complete GSOG6005 Work Based Project. International students will be required to complete GSOG6006 Internship Project.

Elective units of study

Elective units of study will be provided by the Graduate School of Government at the start of the academic years. Students should consult the Graduate School of Government for a current list of elective units of study (www.econ.usyd.edu.au/gsg).

Degree progression examples

1. The following table shows a degree progression example for an International student enrolled in the Master of Public Administration on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester.

Year / Semester	Unit of study 1	Unit of study 2	Unit of study 3	Unit of study 4	Total credit points
Year 1 Semester 1	Policy in Practice: Delivering Public Value	Public Sector Leadership	Research Project (elective)	elective	24
Year 1 Semester 2	Strategic Administration	Managing Public Expenditure	Internship Project	elective	24

2. The following table shows a degree progression example for a sponsored domestic student enrolled in the Master of Public Administration on a part-time basis undertaking two units of study per semester.

Year/ Semester	Unit of study 1	Unit of study 2	Total credit points
Year 1 Semester 1	Policy in Practice: Delivering Public Value	Public Sector Leadership	12
Year 1 Semester 2	Strategic Administration	Managing Public Expenditure	12
Year 2 Semester 1	Work Based Project	elective	12
Year 2 Semester 2	Research Project (elective)	elective	12

Please Note. The information listed in these program of study examples is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study before attempting to enroll. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to those listed above. You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.

An applicant for admission to the Master of Public Administration shall have:

• completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the School
• at least five years experience in a senior public sector position
• an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum in each band of at least 6.0 (for applicants whose matriculating secondary, postsecondary or tertiary qualification was not conducted and examined entirely in English)

OR

• completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Public Administration.

Full-time: A typical full-time student will undertake four units of study per semester, completing the eight units in two semesters (one year).
Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in two to four years.

For more detailed course information, requirements and resolutions for this course in 2009, students should refer to the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook.

Students who commenced their course prior to the current year, should refer to the handbook of the year they commenced their course.

For further information on the courses offered by the Graduate School of Government, visit there website at: http://www.econ.usyd.edu.au/gsg/