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This program provides the personal and professional skills to establish or advance your career as a change maker in design, implementation, evaluation and administration of government and public decision-making, either as a public sector leader or as a policy leader in the business or not-for-profit sectors (including in government relations).Experts from across the Griffith Business School and wider University teach into the program, led by cutting-edge researchers and experienced practitioners in Government and International Relations. Core courses help participants understand and embrace the challenges of public service leadership at personal, community and global levels. The Majors offer specialisations tailored to the varying backgrounds and career goals of current and future professionals - from policy analysis and impact, to management and administration, regulation and integrity, and strategy and change.A public policy or administration qualification is globally recognised and this program is designed to fit your busy personal schedules and unique professional aspirations.This program includes work experience and research dissertation options. The dissertation can provide a pathway to a higher degree by research for candidates with the qualifying Grade Point Average (GPA).

Earn a globally recognised qualification in public sector and policy leadership. Tailor your degree to your career goals by specialising in policy analysis and impact, management and administration, regulation and integrity, or strategy and change.

Master of Public Policy and Leadership

Enhance your ability to lead and influence in the public sector with the Graduate Diploma in Public Administration. This program equips professionals with the strategic knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate complex government systems, drive policy innovation, and implement effective public service initiatives. Designed for those aspiring to leadership roles in government, non-profits, and policy-making institutions, this diploma provides a pathway to higher qualifications while offering real-world insights into governance, policy analysis, and organisational management. Whether you&#39;re looking to advance within your current role or transition into the public sector, this program empowers you to make a lasting impact in your field.

Work on the core skills required to manage the business of government. You’ll cover public management theory and ethics, and explore current ideas around public policy. Tailor your course with electives including economics and environmental policy.

Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Administration

The Master of Strategy and Security (OUA) equips current and future leaders to address the most pressing security challenges confronting their nation or business. Graduates will be able to formulate strategies that anticipate, adapt, and respond to security threats, challenges, and risks. This interdisciplinary postgraduate degree brings together world-class academics and top professionals from Government and industry to create an exciting and dynamic learning environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply on pressing risks and threats – ranging from war, coercion, foreign influence, terrorism, crime, biosecurity threats, and cyber-attacks – and how governments, societies, and businesses from across the Indo-Pacific region can respond to ensure they remain secure and prosperous. The degree combines elements of classroom study with more dynamic simulations, wargaming, and scenario-based learning. The Master of Strategy and Security is focused on preparing the next generation of analysts, practitioners, officials, and industry leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to keep their nation or organisation safe. Students can specialise in one of three areas: (a) Defence and Strategy, (b) Cyber Intelligence, or (c) Counter Terrorism.

Specialise in advanced defence strategy, cyber intelligence, or counter-terrorism. Learn from experts in government and industry. Deep dive into threat assessment. Craft innovative policy solutions. Get ready to anticipate and respond to complex global risks.

Master of Strategy and Security

The Graduate Certificate of Strategic Policy (OUA) provides an in-depth exploration of the formulation, analysis, and implementation of strategic policies within the contexts of defence, geopolitics, and security. Students will study how governments and organisations develop policies to address complex security challenges, manage international relations, and attempt to maintain regional and global stability. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay between military strategy, diplomatic initiatives, economic considerations, and political power dynamics. Through case studies, simulations, and scenario planning, students will develop critical skills in strategic thinking and policymaking to navigate and influence the evolving geopolitical landscape. This course is ideal for those pursuing careers in defence, international relations, security studies, public administration, or policy advisory roles. On successful completion of the graduate certificate (with a credit average), students can articulate into the Master of Strategy and Security.

Gain specialist knowledge in defence, security and geopolitics. Build skills to design evidence-based policy. Learn from leaders. Network and collaborate. Graduate prepared for impactful roles in government, defence, or international organisations.

Graduate Certificate of Strategic Policy

Gain a deep understanding of policy, politics and power in the domestic and international spheresLearn about political movements and institutions, processes of law making, diplomacy and global politics. Combined with the understanding of modern business practices that the Bachelor of Business will give you, you&#39;ll be equipped with the relevant skills, values, and knowledge to thrive in the evolving economy. Explore a whole new way of thinking for the next generation of business professionals.Highlights of the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations<ul><li>Graduate in just four years with two degrees, expanding your career opportunities.</li><li>Combine business expertise with political science insights, enhancing your employability.</li><li>Prepare for roles in government, NGOs, and the private sector, especially those interacting with government agencies.</li><li>Tailor your study by combining majors from both degrees, and graduate with a unique skillset. For example, you can blend majors in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with International Relations and work for an international aid organisation providing humanitarian relief to disaster zones.</li></ul>Business majors<ul><li>Asian Business</li><li>Behavioural Science</li><li>Business Analytics</li><li>Economics</li><li>Employment Relations</li><li>Events</li><li>Finance</li><li>Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance</li><li>Human Resource Management</li><li>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</li><li>International Business</li><li>Logistics and Supply Chain Management</li><li>Management</li><li>Marketing</li><li>Real Estate and Property Development</li><li>Sport Management</li><li>Sustainable Business</li><li>Taxation</li><li>Tourism and Travel</li></ul>Political Science and International Relations majors<ul><li>International Relations</li><li>Political Science and Public Policy</li><li>Security, Conflict and Human Rights</li></ul>Consult course offerings for campus availability of majors.

Learn the workings of business and government for broad career options in private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Focus your skills and knowledge with majors including international business, economics, public policy, and more.

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations

Study at a Global Leader in Political Science Are you passionate about politics, global issues and how decisions shape our world? A Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours) will allow you to deep dive into politics, power, and policy - both in Australia and around the world.You&#39;ll explore big questions in the world today like: <ul><li>How do political systems work and why do some fail? </li><li>What role does diplomacy and international relations play in global conflicts? </li><li>How do laws get made and who really holds the power? </li><li>Why do some leaders turn authoritarian and how can democracy survive in the face of such challenges? </li></ul>The Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations is an exciting degree that will help you make sense of the world and prepare you to shape its future. <h6>Highlights of studying Advanced Political Science and International Relations: </h6><ul><li>The Honours year of the Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours) allows you to delve into advanced concepts. Strengthen your grasp on research and analysis in a specific area of interest and gain advanced knowledge to stand out in the workforce.    </li><li>Examine political systems, institutions, and global diplomacy to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing both local and international politics. </li><li>Strengthen your studies with employability courses and practical experiences, including work placements, field study trips, and parliamentary internships, helping you build essential skills and professional connections. </li><li>Acquire the knowledge and expertise required for a career in political science, international relations, law, diplomacy, or public policy, with an emphasis on practical, real-life applications and career preparedness. </li></ul>Start your journey to becoming a global leader in politics and international relations today! Majors As a student of this degree, you can choose to specialise through majors in: <ul><li>International Relations </li><li>Political Science and Public Policy </li><li>Security, Conflict, and Human Rights </li></ul>Enhance your studies by adding a second specialisation from a variety of diverse options: <ul><li>Chinese Language </li><li>Economics </li><li>French Language* </li><li>German Language* </li><li>Indonesian Language* </li><li>International Business </li><li>Islam-West Relations </li><li>Italian Language </li><li>Japanese Language </li><li>Korean Language* </li><li>Spanish Language </li></ul>*Available via cross-institutional study at the University of Queensland. These languages are offered only to students enrolled at Brisbane South (Nathan).

Deep dive into politics and international relations. You'll explore political movements, laws, diplomacy, and global politics. With research skills and real-world experience, you’ll be prepped for exciting careers like international diplomacy.

Bachelor of Advanced Political Science and International Relations (Honours)

With its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research, the Master of Public and Social policy (OUA) is a unique and innovative course in Australia. Through your studies, you will develop a deep knowledge of how policy is shaped, as well as the skills to help you analyse, design and deliver effective policy solutions to serve the public interest. You will also acquire the knowledge and skills to engage with and undertake research addressing global challenges facing contemporary societies, including sustainable communities, welfare reform, immigration, population health, drugs and alcohol.

Take a dual focus towards policy and social research. Learn how policy is shaped, before gaining skills to design and deliver your own. Use research to address sustainable communities, welfare, immigration, population health and more.

Master of Public and Social Policy

This program equips professionals who work with policy or in policy roles with the skills needed to respond to the complex challenges and rapidly evolving demands of policy analysis, design and implementation. The research- led and industry engaged program draws on current thinking and real-life examples to significantly build the professional skills of those in the public and private sector. Whether you already work in government at local, state or national level, or you work with government and want to understand what drives and influences decision-making, this degree will equip you with a sophisticated understanding of how 21st Century policy-making and governance works.

Meet the demands of working in policy or in policy roles. Respond to the rapidly evolving demands of policy design and implementation. Work on real life examples, and engage with current thinking, and 21st century policy-making and governance.

Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis

The Master of Regulation and Governance (MREGG) is a unique degree that equips students and their organisations to navigate environments where complexity, catastrophic risk, and transformative technologies are reshaping the ways in which we govern and regulate. Graduates from this program will be working in - or will join - government or private sector organisations charged with designing and applying regulatory policy solutions to pressing social problems, often in partnership with diverse stakeholders. Core courses provide students with a solid foundation in the concepts, processes, institutions and practice of regulation and governance. Elective courses provide case-studies, simulations and clinics in which to examine domains such as climate, crime, environment, health, Indigenous Australia, justice, safety, technology and urban design. All the courses are interactive and ask how regulation and governance is created and by whom - and for what purpose, with an emphasis on how to better anticipate catastrophe, manage risk and provide equitable social outcomes. It draws on the evidence-based research and the ‘big ideas’ in regulation and governance for which the ANU&#39;s RegNet academics are world famous. MREGG students join an education program at the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) that emphasizes interdisciplinary skills-building, our place in Asia and the Pacific, a stimulating curriculum, master classes with distinguished practitioners, global networks and multiple career pathways.

Bolster your governance skills and grow your global regulatory network. You’ll delve into special topics and complete a research project. Navigate complex social problems, manage risk, anticipate catastrophe. Take the next step in career progression.

Master of Regulation and Governance

This program is designed to help individual professionals and their organisations understand and apply contemporary Australian and international approaches to effective regulation and governance. Thematic issues covered include regulatory complexity, risk assessment, responsiveness, compliance, technology and regulation, and managing stakeholders. It is designed for people who manage regulatory portfolios and projects in government, business or NGO settings -- or who will do so in future. It supports professionals who work with regulatory stakeholders, including business and industry, Territory, State and Federal government agencies, the legislature, community actors and the media. Adopting an applied approach, the program uses case studies, hands-on assessments and examples of regulatory excellence from Australia, Europe, North America and Asia and the Pacific. This degree comprises 24 units which can be completed part-time over a year.

Formalise your skills and explore academic options in regulation and governance. First, study the policy and practice of regulation. Then explore contemporary challenges including technology governance and regulating nuclear capabilities.

Graduate Certificate of Regulation and Governance

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The public policy arena presents a complex framework of actors, politics, instruments, and practices. This subject examines the broad range of theories, models, influences, and players that shape the development of Australian public policy. It aims to equip students with the knowledge of both the theoretical underpinnings and real-world challenges of the field. The subject examines the economics of public policy, agenda-setting, the policy process, policy instruments, policy implementation, the role of the media, policy consultation, and evidence-based policy-making versus politics, values and ideas. The assessment, which includes a policy briefing paper, provides students with opportunities to select, investigate, and critically analyse real-world governance and public policy problems.

Public Policy

Why do some problems come to the attention of governments while others do not? Who is involved in the policy-making process? Pressure groups, media, think tanks; what are their goals? How are policies evaluated? Theoretical explanations are combined with practical examples from Australia and overseas to provide students with a critical understanding of how policy is made. The subject also equips students with the main conceptual tools for analysing the impact of a policy or policy recommendation.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Public Policy Analysis

Improve your understanding of public policy and develop an understanding of the processes through which governments create policies which are in the interests of the general public. In this subject you will examine Australian social and public policy via concepts of the Australian Settlement, the Welfare State, and Neoliberalism. You will use contemporary case studies to examine how ideology shapes government policy decisions and outcomes. You will also examine the policy context from the perspective of policy actors. You will reflect on major developments in Australian social policy in comparison with overseas trends, with an aim toward analysing the major socio-economic policy issues in both an Australian and international context.

Australian Social and Public Policy

TAS-BEA200 Public Policy and Welfare shows how economic theory can be directly applied to explain the behaviour of individuals and help solve the decisions that policymakers face. The subject introduces and uses the neoclassical theory of consumer behaviour to initially explain how individuals respond to changes in prices, wages, interest rates and income and how to measure their welfare. The subject then considers both market and non-market public policy options such as sin-taxes, the impact of subsidies, free education vs. vouchers, welfare payments and clawback. The subject concludes by examining concepts of efficiency and social welfare and their measurement in a general equilibrium framework. This subject is a core subject in the Bachelor of Economics (TAS-ECO-DEG) and can be taken as a nominated elective in a wide range of other programs throughout the University of Tasmania.

Public Policy and Welfare

This unit examines a range of issues relevant to the understanding of how policies are made in increasingly entwined national and international contexts, considering international and domestic institutions and actors. Assessment will be based on constructive and informed participation, tests on the readings and a research paper. The unit will be taught as a series of modules that may include: Select critical topics framing contemporary policy-making, such as migration flows, climate change, populism, national and global inequalities, austerity, liberalisation and digitalisation. International policy actors and institutions, contexts and modes of governance, including policy transfer processes. Policy-making in non-democracies and democratization processes, political economy of welfare states Varieties of capitalism.

Making Public Policy in a Globalised World

This subject was previously known as POIX207 Governance, Power and Public Policy.This subject introduces students to contemporary debates about how public policy problems are addressed. It does this by tracing the change from government to governance and considers the range of policy instruments now regularly used to respond to policy problems. This includes, for example, the use of market based solutions in a range of policy areas. Students are also introduced to key actors and institutions, as well as to relevant theories for analysing public policy.

Get a thorough overview of the process of developing Australian government policy. Query the role of the public service. Shine a light on dilemmas that can arise. Draw on local examples that illustrate the complexity of the policy-making process.

Governance, Power and Public Policy

This level 3 (i.e. third year) subject focuses on the political dynamics of domestic Australian public policy, examining the major forces shaping policy in a range of different areas, and exploring what this reveals about power in Australia. In the first section of the subject, you will be introduced to some of the key concepts and debates that underpin the study of public policy, examining whether policy-making is a rational process and the different ways in which power can be understood (and exercised). You will also examine some of the major historical and structural factors that shape policy, and the extent to which this varies between countries, focusing on gun control and media policy as case studies. In the second section of the subject, the focus shifts to &quot;morality politics&quot;. You will examine the philosophical debate over the government regulation of individual behaviour on moral grounds and examine the implications of these debates for public policy, focusing particularly on gambling regulation and voluntary euthanasia. The third section of the subject then examines the relationship between the government and the market. You will examine some of the major theoretical perspectives on this topic, focusing particularly on historical institutionalism, Marxism and power resource theory; and explore how these analytical frameworks can help explain the changing role of the government in the economy, the rise of neoliberalism, and climate change policy. The final section of the subject focuses on a range of policy issues linked to questions of social justice. It examines domestic policy towards First Nations people as an on-going site of colonisation; stability and change in industrial relations policy and their implications for power in the workplace; and the changing nature of the welfare state and its implications for inequality and disadvantage in Australia. By the end of the subject, you will have a stronger understanding of contemporary policy debates and the power dynamics that are central to shaping politics in Australia. This subject is particularly recommended if who are planning a career working for the media, the government, NGOs, or if you want to deepen your understanding of political change. The teaching format involves a pre-recorded lecture each week along with a synchronous (i.e. &quot;live&quot;) tutorial at which attendance is recommended.

Politics, Power and Public Policy

Advance your knowledge of how public policy affects public health. Explore the public policy development process consisting of steps such as agenda setting, policy formulation, and evaluation. Through these concepts, you’ll be able to assess and inform the development of public policy in relation to positive public health outcomes. You&#39;ll have opportunities to reflect on your own experiences and will also get the chance to apply your knowledge in activities which focus on specific public health issues. Adelaide University&#39;s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a second-year course from Adelaide University&#39;s Bachelor of Public Health degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Building Healthy Public Policy

Understand and tackle some of the major issues facing modern societies with our insightful course.Utilising economic theory and drawing on published literature, you&#39;ll explore the causes and nature of critical problems such as environmental degradation, competition policy, healthcare provision, taxation, public goods, and education. Learn the role of government policy in addressing these challenges and critically analyze various policy options.Gain skills in evaluating public policies using methods like cost-benefit analysis, and delve into the political economy of policy formation. Apply relevant theoretical concepts to a variety of case studies, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and contribute effectively to policy development.Adelaide University&#39;s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. This is a third-year course from Adelaide University&#39;s Business (Economics, Finance and Trade) degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from ECON 2007 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Economics of Public Policy

It is argued that we live in a risk-based society where the focus on crime has moved from capture and punishment to management and prevention. Drawing on key theories from criminology, sociology, psychology, behavioural economics, and public health the individual, community, police, politicians, media, and policymakers’ roles in crime prevention will be explored and critiqued. Specifically, through innovative real-world practical applications of situational crime prevention, developmental crime prevention, individual crime prevention, community crime prevention, and economic disruption, the importance of implementing evidenced-based crime prevention policies will be understood. By reviewing the process of having to carefully design, plan, implement, and evaluate crime prevention strategies, the ethical considerations, and the practical challenges of needing to collaborate with partners from community and government to prevent crime are examined.

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