Overview
Key facts
Become an effective public manager and build your ability to influence the strategic and operational direction of public sector organisations. Learn about governance and public sector reform, and how to manage budgets, finances and organisational capital.
Gain the knowledge and skills to design and implement innovative and effective programmes and services, including planning, service delivery and monitoring and evaluation. The Public Management programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington .
Careers
If you're wanting a career or are already working in the government and non-government sectors, a Public Management qualification is a good choice.
You could find management work in central, local or regional government, in business, not-for-profits, consultancies and for iwi. You might also work as a researcher, advocate, campaign coordinator, lobbyist, strategist or planner.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Public Management
- Emerging Perspectives in Public Management
- Managing People in the Public Sector
- Managing Public Resources
- Financial Management in the Public Sector
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Management Studies Public Administration Public Relations View 4 other Masters in Public Administration in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree and two years' work experience, or extensive work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
36187 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36187 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
18218 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18218 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
- Estimated international : NZ$50,171 for the full programme
- Estimated domestic : NZ$25,259 for the full programme
Living costs for Wellington
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.