Master of Public Policy and Management and Master of International Development Practice - A6043

Public Policy and Management/International Development Practice

Master's degree/Master's degree

This course is ideal if you want to expand your knowledge of both public policy and management and international development practices while undertaking an international study opportunity.

The Master of Public Policy and Management builds practical knowledge and essential skills for international careers in policy making and management across the spectrum of public sector activities. This multi-disciplinary course develops understanding of the processes of policy formation, the delivery of policy programs, and the political and structural realities that can impact on decision-making. The course combines a focus on building knowledge and understanding of critical issues in public policy, governance, policy analysis and public sector reform. You will choose to specialise in either global studies or policy studies.

Complimenting your public policy and management studies, the Master of International Development Practice offers a multi-disciplinary, applied approach to the theory and practice of sustainable human development. Equitable and sustainable human development remains a pressing global concern. Complex socio-political, health, economic, cultural, humanitarian, and ecological challenges contribute to extreme poverty, reduced human development, fragile governance and environmental vulnerability affecting the well-being of millions of people worldwide.

This course offers you the opportunity to develop the required practical skills and analytical capacity, to strategically and ethically address these complex, multidimensional challenges at community, national and global levels.

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If you have any questions, please contact Monash University, Indonesia Student Recruitment team through this inquiry form.

At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time
  • On-campus at Indonesia: Full time
Duration
2 years full-time. See entry requirements.
Start date
January intake
Qualification
Master of Public Policy and Management and Master of International Development Practice

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Course Handbook

This double degree equips you with practical skills and analytical capacity to address complex global challenges across community, national, and international levels. Grounded in multi-disciplinary training, the Master of Public Policy and Management covers policy formation, program delivery, and public sector reform, offering specialisations in global studies or policy studies. Complementing these core capabilities, the Master of International Development Practice explores the socio-political, economic, and ecological factors driving sustainable human development, preparing you to lead ethical, high-impact policy solutions in international environments.

Notes

Master of Public Policy and Management studies must be completed at the Indonesian campus prior to travelling to Australia to complete the Master of International Development Practice at the Clayton campus. Travel to Australia to undertake your Master of International Development Practice is only permitted where you are in good-standing with no encumbrances.

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

Eligibility requirements

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with a minimum credit (60%) average.

OR

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), with a 60% average, and at least two years of relevant professional experience**.

Equivalent Indonesian qualification

Indonesian bachelor’s degree in a cognate* discipline with: Accreditation A or B with a minimum GPA 2.6, or Accreditation C with a minimum GPA of 3.1.

OR

Indonesian bachelor’s degree with: Accreditation A or B with a minimum GPA 2.6, or Accreditation C with a minimum GPA of 3.1 and at least two years of relevant professional experience**.

Additional requirements

*Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences.

**Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining their employment history and professional experience and two references from their employer.

English requirements

Applicants for this program must meet English Level A.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

Making the application

Future students

How to apply

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Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.

Self assess for credit eligibility

If you have completed any relevant previous study, work experience or other learning, you can be assessed for credit towards a course at Monash. You may check your credit eligibility using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

If any part of your double degree is undertaken in Australia, you will be required to pay the Monash Australia fee. The first master’s degree in the double degree program must be completed at the Monash University, Indonesia campus before travelling to the Monash University Australia campus to complete the second master’s degree.

The annual tuition fee for the master’s program is IDR 224 million for Indonesian students and IDR 248 million for international students.

Note: Fees are to be paid prior to course commencement and subject to change annually.