Monash University

Master of Management and Public Policy

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business practices while developing practical expertise in shaping and managing public policies.

Course overview

The Master of Management and Master of Public Policy delivers a multidisciplinary approach to leadership in both the business and public sectors. This double degree combines advanced management skills with in-depth knowledge of policy-making and public sector administration, equipping you to navigate complex challenges.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time.
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,637.5
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 48 cp (8 units).
Campus
Caufield
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
16
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To finish the Master of Management and Public Policy, students must complete 96 credit points.

Management Component

You must complete 48 credit points, including all of the requirements in Part A, for the Master of Management.

  • Master of Management

Public Policy Component

You must complete 48 credit points, including Part A. APG5101 Foundations of Public Policy, APG5102 Governance, APG5103 Policy Analysis and APG5129 Evaluation (24 credit points), Part B (12 credit points) and Part D (12 credit points) for the single degree).

  • Master of Public Policy

Entry Requirements

  • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major in a cognate discipline* with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
  • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Cognate disciplines include: arts, business, commerce, economics, engineering, law, management, humanities, science or social science disciplines.

Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience.

Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Students in the double degree course achieve the Course Learning Outcomes of the two partner courses.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Average 2025 first-year fee: $37,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 48 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term. 
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units. 
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.