The Master of Public Policy and Management delivers a cutting-edge education that focuses on all levels of government policy as well as the development of sound managerial and leadership skills. The course explores the dynamics between national, state and local governments and the emerging issues that affect all levels of government, as well as providing you with the practical and relevant skills you need to grow and lead.

Designed for early career professionals who are working or aspire to work in management roles within the public sector, this degree will give you a deeper understanding of administration, policy and management. The degree will equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to deal with management and public policy issues, and drive improved performances across the spectrum of public sector activities.

The course uses a mix of teaching modes in order to support our students' professional and working lives. The course is offered in both on and off campus study mode, with some units offered in intensive block mode, enabling you to complete some subjects on campus within a shorter time frame, such as a week.

The course is taught by qualified academic staff with practical and relevant experience in the fields of public policy and management, supported by high profile advisors such as former Victorian Premier John Brumby, National President of the Australian Human Resource Institute Peter Wilson AM, and former Victorian Deputy Premier John Thwaites.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification or an approved pathway and a minimum of two years relevant employment. Applicants will be ranked based on relevant employment experience and their entire academic record, with a credit average preferred.

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This course is designed for experienced professionals in any business domain, who seek cutting-edge theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills in marketing. The course features a comprehensive intellectually stimulating set of marketing concepts taught by world-class faculty, and will enable considerable advancement in any chosen career. It is appropriate for those in middle to senior marketing positions or for those aspiring to such positions.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification or an approved pathway and a minimum of two years employment experience with at least a year of professional/managerial experience. Applicants will be ranked based on relevant employment experience and their entire academic record, with a credit average preferred.

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The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a university-wide master by research degree. In the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences the MPhil may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the faculty. Students will be required to conduct a prescribed program of research under direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The supervisor, in consultation with the candidate, is responsible for developing the research program to be followed by the candidate and for reporting at regular intervals on the candidate's progress. The MPhil requires the candidate to submit a thesis which may include published work directly relevant to the argument of the thesis, provided such work has been written during the period of candidature and has not been presented for any other degree or diploma at this university of any other institution.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with honours 1, honours 2A, or honours upper 2B from Monash University, or have qualifications which in the opinion of the Research Graduate School Committee (RGSC) are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute.

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Monash is a research intensive university with an international focus, collaborating with many prestigious academic and business partners across the globe. The Master in Adult Education (Global) is a unique, innovative online coursework-only program, offered in collaboration with the University of British Columbia (Canada), Linkoping University (Sweden), and the University of the Western Cape (South Africa).

Students proceed through the two year, 72 credit program as a cohort drawn from the four participating institutions. Participants will work together in various intercontinental groupings, thereby developing strong cohort relationships. Instructors are drawn from the four partner universities. Cohort students will benefit from a truly international experience, engaging with instructional staff and students from four continents within both Northern and Southern hemispheres. Applicants should be internally motivated learners who are interested in cultural differences, communication styles, learning preferences and instructional approaches.

The program is designed so that those with full-time professional responsibilities can participate. The curriculum covers contemporary changes in work and learning; the role adult learning plays in understanding and responding to globalising forces and their impacts on workplaces, communities, economies and the environment; the forms of adult learning found in different cultural contexts and ways of supporting adult learning in conditions of global change.

The program encourages the development of critical perspectives on adult learning and global change and how these are experienced and understood in different parts of the world. Students will draw on their own experience, engage in discussions and work on collaborative projects with students from other countries.

Entry Requirements

An approved three year bachelors degree in a relevant field with a credit average in the final year; or an approved fourth year of study; or an approved four year bachelors degree; or have qualifications or experience that the faculty considers to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for the above.

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The Master in Counselling is an innovative skill-based program suited to professional people with an interest in counselling. The program attracts people from a variety of professions such as human resources, health, social welfare and education.

The Master in Counselling provides a professional qualification and real-life counselling experience for people who may not be practising as psychologists or social workers.

The program aims to provide you with: advanced knowledge about major counselling approaches, training in counselling practice an understanding of ethical and professional issues relating to the counselling profession. An integral component of the program is the supervised professional placement which includes contact and non-contact hours.

You will spend the equivalent of 35 days undertaking professional placement. You normally start your placement in second semester, although you may choose to begin your non-contact hours in first semester. Non-contact hours includes any duty associated with the placement centre that is not counselling. Examples include: administrative duties, observation of groups or activities, writing case notes, research into a particular case or attending meetings. Contact hours include client counselling or discussions about clients with colleagues involved in counselling those clients. Placements offer valuable professional experience and the opportunity for students to establish contacts in the field of counselling psychology.

Entry Requirements

An approved three-year bachelors degree with a credit average in the final year or have qualifications or experience that the faculty considers to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, the above.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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