Australian National University (ANU)
1.5 years
The Executive Master of Public Administration is a 1.5-year graduate program designed for high-potential public sector leaders to develop advanced management and policy skills. It combines theory and practice through a multi-disciplinary curriculum taught by leading academics and practitioners from Australia and New Zealand.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0. All applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements. Admission is competitive and based on academic achievement, English language proficiency, and diversity factors. Students are typically nominated and funded by participating governments, and direct applications to ANU are not accepted.
The program requires completion of 72 units consisting of: 42 units from core courses including Designing Public Policies and Programs, Government in a Market Economy, Decision Making Under Uncertainty, Governing by the Rule of Law, Leading Public Sector Change, Public Financial Management, Delivering Public Value, and Managing Public Sector Organisations; 12 units from a Work Based Research Project; and 18 units from elective POGO courses offered by Crawford School of Public Policy.
ANU is Australia's national university and ranks among the world's finest institutions. The program is developed in consultation with public sector CEOs across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring curriculum relevance and quality. It brings together emerging public sector leaders with outstanding teachers and practitioners from around the world, providing access to world-class education and professional networks.
Graduates are prepared for senior leadership roles in the public sector, including positions as government managers, policy advisors, and public sector executives. The program develops skills applicable to policy analysis, service delivery improvement, and strategic management across government agencies. Alumni join ANU's network of nearly 100,000 graduates who hold positions as political, business, government, and academic leaders globally.
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