Executive Master of Public Administration | Master's degree | Humanities & Culture | On Campus | 3 semesters | University of Canberra | Australia

If you are an aspiring future leader who is keen to work in a high-level position within the public sector, this multidisciplinary degree will arm you with the leadership and policy skills you need to manage organisations and direct public sector change. With core subjects delivered by the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis (IGPA), the EMPA is specifically designed for students who have been nominated by the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) – a global leader in education and government-focused research relevant to the public sector. The course content draws on case studies and features practical interactive sessions, delivered by leading academics and guest speakers with extensive government experience. Study an Executive Master of Public Administration at UC and you will: understand the various kinds of operational capabilities available to public sector managers and know how they can be mobilised enhance your skills in people and knowledge management, contracting, partnering and inter-organisational collaboration in the public sector have an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the applicable elements of law, convention, practice and ethics have an applied appreciation of the role of legislation, regulations and conventions and their importance to good government acquire an understanding of leadership, public/private/community comparisons, the development of leadership capabilities and how to align organisational culture.