Public Policy Flinders University

Overview

The Public Policy programme at Flinders University  is designed to prepare policy leaders to master the fundamentals of public policy making - developing policy from start to finish, including analysing the problem, interpreting data, and undertaking professional research.

Tailor your degree depending on your career goals; you can choose electives from public administration, international relations, or you can select two electives from anywhere across the university.

These courses are flexible, and designed for 100% online, in person, or blended learning (a combination of in person and online classes).

Flinders University also offers the Master of Public Administration which equips the managers and administrators with knowledge and skills required to effectively manage the business of the government, not-for profit and international organisations and the Master of International Relations, which enables leaders in foreign affairs, defence or international trade to develop skills around security, economics, trade and diplomacy.

Your career  

Take charge of your global government career, learn how to apply and build leadership in the public sector, building ethical workplace cultures and managing sustainable trade in a government context. The Master of Public Policy prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in policy areas including local, state, and national governments or in private and non-government organisations both in Australia and overseas.

Potential occupations include:     

• policy director

• secretary

• chief executive

• director general

• executive director

• manager

• chief operating officer

• impact manager

• general manager

• fundraising & philanthropy director

• engagement director