Overview

The Executive Master of Public Policy degree at the Australian National University is designed to strengthen and stretch you capacity to be an executive leader working in complex and dynamic policy environments. Throughout the EMPP degree you will reflect on your extensive policy experience, drawing on relevant scholarly debates on leadership and strategic policy-making in contemporary governance.

The degree strengthens your capacity for effective executive leadership in public policy particularly in analytic, strategic and reflective thinking. You will be equipped with cutting-edge conceptual and analytical tools, as well as skills in policy communication and persuasion.

The one year Executive Masters degree offers a unique cohort experience in high-quality education at Australia’s leading public policy school. Designed and taught by world class public policy scholars from the ANU’s Crawford School, this Masters degree is delivered through a mix of case-based, interactive and intensive modes of teaching.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key debates and thinking about governing in a global context
Exercise ethical and responsible leadership in making and implementing public policy
Manage strategic policymaking, implementation, and evaluation processes in complex and changing environments
Employ high-level analytical skills to evaluate policy challenges and policy outcomes
Influence debates and analysis of public policy issues and practical challenges across diverse cultural, developmental and institutional contexts
Communicate strategically with a range of other actors inside and outside government

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Policy Project

Policy Field School

Research Project

Economics for Government

Global Social Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

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National: You can apply at any time throughout the year

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 28 other Masters in Political Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 095622F

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
A minimum of seven years work experience in public policy in government, for profit or not for profit organisations

Supplementary criteria:

Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae and two references that show:

Demonstrated management experience; and
Demonstrated commitment to an executive career in public policy

In addition provide a statement of purpose that addresses the applicants commitment to an executive career in public policy.

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Tuition Fees

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53700 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

35490 AUD / year

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Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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