Master of Politics and Policy/Master of Business Administration
Course summary for international students
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Politics and Policy / Master of Business Administration |
|---|---|
| Campus | This course is only offered off campus |
| Length | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Next available intake | Trimester 1 (March), July (Trimester 2), November (Trimester 3) |
| Indicative annual fee 2014 | $25,760* AUD |
| Level | Higher Degree Coursework (Masters and Doctorates) |
| IELTS Requirement | IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6) or equivalent |
| Deakin course code | D720 |
| Faculty contacts | Deakin International Tel +61 3 9627 4877 Online enquiry |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- How to apply
- Alternate exits
Course overview
With more fluid labour markets and career patterns, and governance models increasingly characterised by public–private partnerships and other cross-sectoral arrangements, the combined Master of Politics and Policy/Master of Business Administration provides a unique opportunity for you to acquire a broad range of knowledge and skills applicable in many sectors of the economy.
The Master of Politics and Policy/Master of Business Administration is a 16 credit point combined course which brings together two existing courses: the Master of Politics and Policy, which is a program tailored for employees in the public and community sectors; and the Master of Business Administration, which is designed for managers in the private, public and community sectors who wish to extend their knowledge and advance their career.
The course will provide you with a strong grounding in the development, implementation and analysis of public policy. Interrelationships between government, the private sector and community organisations, as well as between different levels of government (municipal, state, national and international) will also be studied. More broadly the course addresses the problems of governance within democratic political systems, at the same time aiming to impart knowledge and business skills in areas such as strategic management, finance, economics and marketing.
Fees and charges
Fee paying place - International (IFP)A Fee paying place is one for which the University does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fees for international students apply to persons living in Australia with Temporary Resident status, provided that there is no limitation on study and persons living abroad who are not Australian citizens and do not have Permanent Resident status in Australia.
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
* The 'indicative annual course fee' cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2014, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2014 can be viewed from the Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on 'indicative course fees' to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Career opportunities
The combined course aims to enhance the skills of employees in the public, private and community sectors so that they can perform their current work responsibilities more effectively and expand their career options. The objective is to produce public policy graduates well trained for organisational and financial management, with the creative, analytical and interpersonal capabilities that are essential for managers across the public, private and community sectors.
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Master of Politics and Policy/Master of Business Administration a student must complete a 16 credit point course of study comprising 8 credit points of units undertaken in the Faculty of Arts and Education and 8 credit points of units undertaken in the Faculty of Business and Law. The dissertation component (AIX702 and AIX703) provides a pathway for students to apply for admission to PhD.
Course structure
Master of Politics and Policy
Notes: Continuing students (enrolled prior to 2011) may need to refer to the 2010 Handbook entry for this course and contact Student Support office for further course advice Tel 03 9244 6007 or 03 9251 7071 arts-pg@deakin.edu.au
Core units
Trimester 1
| AIP746 | Democratic Governance |
| AIP740 | Public Policy Analysis |
| AIP747 | Policy and Program Evaluation |
Trimester 2
| AIP748 | Intergovernmental Relations |
| AIP777 | Accountability and Corporate Social Responsibility |
Trimester 3
| AIP773 | Governance and Accountability |
Electives
Select 2 credit points from the following list of electives:
Management
| MPM703 | Business Strategy and Analysis |
| MPT781/MPE781 | Economics for Managers # |
Community Development
| ASD704 | Community Development Theory and Practice A |
| ASD705 | Community Development Theory and Practice B |
| ASD711 | Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning |
| ASD712 | Monitoring and Evaluation |
Education
| ECM704 | Introduction to Educational Leadership and Administration |
| EXE737 | Leading and Managing Learning Organisations |
| EXE738 | Policy Studies in Global and Local Contexts |
Environment
| SLE721 | Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development |
| SLE725 | Environmental Management Systems |
| MPM704 | Managing for Environmental Sustainability |
Health
| HSH701 | Principles and Practice of Public Health |
| HSH702 | Contemporary Health Issues and Policies |
| HSN706 | Food Policy and Public Health |
International Relations
| AIR719 | The United Nations and International Law |
| AIR726 | Human Rights in the International System |
Research Units
For students wishing to undertake a PhD pathway in Politics and Policy Studies, the following units are offered:
| AIX702 | Dissertation A 2 credit points * |
and
| AIX703 | Dissertation B 2 credit points * |
* Students are required to seek approval from the Course Director if they wish to undertake these units. Upon approval to enrol, students will be granted exemption from two core units in order to accommodate the Dissertation within the 8 credit points.
Master of Business Administration
Core units
Students must complete the following core units offered by the Faculty of Business and Law:
| MPR751/MPA751 | Financial Reporting and Analysis *# |
| MPT781/MPE781 | Economics for Managers # |
| MPF753/MPT753 | Finance # |
| MPK732 | Marketing Management * |
| MPR706/MPM706 | Strategic Management * |
| MPM721 | Organisational Behaviour * |
| MPM701 | Business Process Management |
Plus one unit from:
| MPM735 | International Business Management # |
| MPM712 | Managing Innovation |
| MPR722/MPM722 | Human Resource Management *# |
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
*MPR code denotes residential version of the unit
Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record. To be eligible for admission into the Master of Arts (International Relations)/Master of International Business, applicant's must have a Bachelors' degree in a business discipline from an approved tertiary institution or approved professional or industrial experience. International students must also meet the English language requirements.Entry requirements - specific
IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.
It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses. (more details)
Credit for prior learning - general
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit transfer. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit transfer.
Your credit transfer is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning (Credit Transfer) Search which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
- Applicant Portal: Use our online application system to submit and track your application now OR
- Apply through a Deakin International office: Fill out an application form and submit it to a Deakin International office OR
- Apply through a Deakin representative: Take your application form to your preferred agent for assistance.
Tracking your application
If you have already applied and wish to enquire about your application please refer to the relevant area through which you originally applied.
- If you applied through a Deakin representative please contact your representative.
- If you applied through a Deakin International office please contact deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au
Alternate exits
