Graduate Program in Public Administration
Graduate
Certificate in Public Policy (18 units)
Graduate
Certificate in Public Sector Management (18 units)
Graduate
Diploma in Public Administration (36 units)
Master
of Public Administration (72 units)
Master
of Public Administration (Policy) (72 units)
Master
of Public Administration (Management) (72 units)
The Flinders Institute of Public Policy and Management offers a comprehensive, articulated program recognised nationally and internationally for academic and professional purposes. An information session was held on 3 June which highlighted the above initiatives. The full program of study and topic descriptions for the relevant degree(s) are available here.
All students are assisted to create personal study programs that combine core topics with topics of particular interest or importance to them and electives that help expand their fields of knowledge and understanding.
The core curriculum includes topics on public policy, public management, governance, ethics in public administration, and research methods. Electives include a range of specialist areas in public management and administration including financial, risk, human resource, non-government, organisational and project management; program evaluation; and issues in a range of public policy areas including culture, the environment, regionalism, cities and housing. Beyond FIPPM, electives can be taken in other graduate programs including International Development, International Relations, International Business Administration, Environmental Management, Social Administration and Social Work, Asian Governance, Population Studies, Public Health, and Educational Administration.
Teaching takes place in a number of modes. On campus, topics are offered in small seminar groups week to week or through individual supervision. Some topics are offered in intensive mode. Many topics are also available in distance mode. Methods of assessment include preparation of papers, some individual or group projects and presentation to other members of the learning group.
The coursework Graduate Certificate offers a number of specialist streams in public policy, public sector management, internal audit and program evaluation, and non-profit management, according to demand. The Graduate Diploma builds on these programs.
The Masters degrees combine a core of studies in public administration, policy and management with options to specialise in areas of interest. The Master of Public Administration involves studies in public administration, policy and management and can include a significant research component. The Master of Public Administration (Management) provides a particular exposure to the theory and practice of management in public and non-government organisations. The Master of Public Administration (Policy) provides a particular exposure to the theory and practice of public policy in various areas. All provide a foundation for more advanced professional work or research at the doctoral level.
Entry requirements
Applicants for all courses normally require an approved undergraduate degree
or equivalent and is made through SATAC. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate
or Graduate Diploma (or other qualifications deemed equivalent) receive
credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma or a Masters degree. Alternatively,
Graduate Diploma or Masters students may choose to exit with a Graduate
Certificate or Graduate Diploma after completing sufficient units. To apply,
see the appropriate information for Australian and international students.
Admission to candidature in The Graduate Certificates may also be granted based on prior work
and voluntary experience. This will usually include several years of experience in a public
sector or non-government organisation. Admission will be based on the extent to which work
or voluntary experience has enabled the applicant to develop an understanding of issues in
the public and non-government sectors, and policy and/or analytical skills. Applicants who wish
to be admitted on this basis will need to provide to SATAC the following documentation
(250 word maximum): a curriculum vitae; a description of their roles and activities in
work or voluntary positions; a description of the skills and abilities demonstrated through their work/voluntary
experience; and name(s) or referee(s) who could verify work/voluntary experience.
SATAC Codes
Master of Public Administration (SATAC Code 2CM032)Master of Public Administration (Housing Management (SATAC Code 2CM033)
Master of Public Administration (Policy) (SATAC Code 2CM035)
Master of Public Administration (Management) (SATAC Code 2CM034)
Graduate Diploma in public Administration (SATAC Code 2GD026)
Graduate Diploma in Public Administration (Housing Management) (SATAC Code 2GD027)
Graduate Certificate in Public Administration (Housing Management) (SATAC Code 2GC037)
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (SATAC Code 2GC038)
Graduate Certificate in public Sector Management (SATAC Code 2GC039)
Course fees
This course is offered on a fee-paying basis. See the appropriate fee schedule for Australian students and international students.
Australian citizens and those holding an Australian permanent humanitarian visa who meet eligibility criteria, are eligible to defer their fees through the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). Contact Student Finance Services on (08) 8201 3143 for details.
Further information
FIPPM Office
Tel: (08) 8201 2186/3973
Fax: (08) 8201 5111
Email: spis@flinders.edu.au
Flinders Institute of Public Policy and Management
General Information: Australian students should contact:
The Admissions Office
Flinders University
GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax: (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General Information: International students should contact:
The International
Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (+ 618) 8201 2727
Fax: (+ 618) 8201 3177
CRICOS Registered Provider Code: 00114A