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Master of Public Administration

Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

About this program

The Master of Public Administration provides a comprehensive foundation in the core skills required to effectively manage the business of government, not-for-profit and international organisations, with a specialisation in public administration. This specialisation in public administration is designed to prepare leaders to learn the latest concepts and skills which can be applied to the workplace immediately. You will deepen your knowledge of governance in the global world, digital strategy, and sustainable development. Tailor your degree depending on your career goals. You can choose electives from public policy, 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 Policy which enables policy analysts and managers to become an expert on the fundamentals of public policy making, and the Master of International Relations, which enables leaders in foreign affairs, defence, or international trade to develop skills around security, trade and diplomacy.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$33,700
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall (W6)
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

  • The study program includes core topics
  • elective topics
  • as well as individual research. Topics cover areas such as governance in a global world
  • policy analysis
  • public management
  • inclusion and innovation in public leadership
  • and professional ethics and public administration. Electives can be incorporated from public policy
  • international relations or international law
  • and two electives can

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Admissions

Graduate Certificate Applicants for the graduate certificate must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification. Graduate Diploma Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, or a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy with a GPA of 4.5, or a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration with a GPA of 4.5, or a Graduate Certificate in International Relations with a GPA of 4.5. Masters Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, or a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy with a GPA of 4.5, or a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration with a GPA of 4.5, or a Graduate Certificate in International Relations with a GPA of 4.5.

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