Public Administration

The Public Administration program at Flinders University provides a comprehensive foundation in the core skills required to effectively manage the business of government, not-for-profit and international organisations, with a specialisation in public administration.

The Public Administration program at Flinders University is designed to prepare leaders to learn the latest concepts and skills which can be applied to the workplace immediately. You will deepen your knowledge of governance in the global world, digital strategy, and sustainable development.

Tailor your degree depending on your career goals. You can choose electives from public policy, international relations, or you can select two electives from anywhere across the university.These courses are flexible, and designed for 100% online, in person, or blended learning (a combination of in person and online classes). Flinders University also offers the Master of Public Policy which enables policy analysts and managers to become an expert on the fundamentals of public policy making, and the Master of International Relations, which enables leaders inforeign affairs, defence, or international trade to develop skills around security, trade and diplomacy.

Your career

Take charge of your global government career, learn how to apply and build leadership in the public sector, building ethical workplace cultures and managing sustainable trade in a government context. The Master of Public Administration prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in areas including local, state, and national governments or in private and non-government organisations both in Australia and overseas.

Potential occupations include:

• policy director

• chief executive

• director general

• executive director

• manager

• chief operating officer

• impact manager

• general manager

• fundraising & philanthropy director

• engagement director.

Courses include:

• Governance in a Global World

• Policy Analysis: Theory and Practice

• Public Management

• Evidence in Policy and program Management: Innovation, Effectiveness and Adaptation

• Emerging Digital Futures

• Inclusion and Innovation in Public Leadership