Master's Degrees in Administration Studies in Australia

The Master of Public Administration program is designed for future leaders of government, civil society and market organizations responsible for pursuing the public interest. It integrates theory and practice in enhancing understanding, knowledge, and skills essential to the management and leadership of public organizations. It does this through a various analytical lens that structure, guide and inform an assessment of the complexities and challenges of organizing public action within and across the state, market and civil society.

The compulsory and core subjects explore contemporary public issues and dilemmas locally, regionally and globally. The emphasis is on key disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives on public administration, management, and governance, which can be clustered as government institutions and processes, law and regulation, public sector finance, economic policy and management, environment and agriculture, and international governance and policy. The aim throughout is to foster debate and provide comparative insights in addressing the dynamics of continuity and change in government and governance.... [-]

The course provides graduates with an evidence-based learning approach to build a high level of influence and leadership in their local government workplace. The course, which is informed by the research and capacity-building activities of the UTS Centre for Local Government, provides an interdisciplinary program with teaching and learning activities ranging across and beyond the faculty. An education program is developed to match the requirements of each participant's individual requirements, and subjects can be studied through intensive block release or in some cases through online delivery mode.

The education and professional development provided through the Master of Local Government aims to meet individual needs and provide opportunities for local government practitioners who wish to broaden their knowledge and skills, underpinned with a strong foundation in public service and democratic values and principles. On completion of the course, graduates have a sound understanding of current issues in local government and in diverse communities, as well as an ability to relate this knowledge back to their own workplaces. They gain research and scholarship competencies that allow them to continue their own professional development through short courses or further academic study, including at doctoral level.... [-]

The Master of Human Resource Management allows aspiring managers with a special interest in the ‘people side’ of organisations to acquire professional skills and knowledge in this area.

This specialised master’s program equips you with skills to make new opportunities and adapt quickly to changing conditions within the workplace. You will examine structures, systems, culture and leadership, including how to implement organisational change and how to leverage competitive advantage in the global marketplace. You will develop the knowledge and skills to recruit and select suitable staff, manage their performance at work, develop their skills, ensure their safety at work, and deal with legal aspects of the employment relationship.... [-]

Business Information and Logistics Management blends studies in information systems, management science, and decision support systems, enabling students to examine a variety of critical issues in business.

Do you want to build your skills in project management, and focus on improving quality, workflow management, processes, and systems?

The Master of Business Information and Logistics Management at the UWA Business School will develop and expand your skills to manage IT infrastructure projects, determine enterprise systems requirements, analyze organizational data for business intelligence, lead information systems strategies, manage supply chains, and apply emerging technologies across the enterprise.A major focus of the Master of Business Information and Logistics Management is developing your ability to work with IT teams to improve operations. For example, in the Enterprise Information Systems unit, you will learn to:... [-]