Programme details

Master of Public Management – MPM

Boost your effectiveness as a manager by gaining advanced insights into the theories and strategies that underpin best-practice public management.

Course description

Elevate your managerial skills with advanced insights into the theories and strategies that define best practices in public management.

The Master of Public Management will enhance your effectiveness as a public manager, empowering you to shape the strategic and operational direction of public-sector organizations. You’ll study governance, public-sector reform, and the management of budgets, finances, and organizational assets.

Acquire the expertise to design and implement innovative programs and services, focusing on planning, service delivery, and monitoring and evaluation.

Through our connections with government agencies, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the management processes that drive public-sector strategy and operations.

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is uniquely linked with the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG), ensuring your qualification meets the highest standards.

Our lecturers are actively engaged in public and non-profit sectors, collaborating on key policy and management issues. Their connections with decision-makers at various government levels provide you with valuable opportunities to learn from influential professionals.

Immigration benefits

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

Whether you’re already employed in the government or non-government sectors or considering a career shift, a Public Management qualification is an excellent option.

This degree can lead to management roles in central, local, or regional government, business, not-for-profits, consultancies, or iwi organizations. Potential positions include researcher, advocate, campaign coordinator, lobbyist, strategist, or planner.

Entry requirements

Academic
– A bachelor’s degree
– At least two years of professional work experience within the public service such as government, not-for-profit groups, iwi, and public sector service providers
– To be accepted by the academic programme leader as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

EL requirement (any one of the following)
– IELTS (Academic): Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.0
– TOEFL (Internet-based test): Minimum score of 90, with at least 20 in writing
– Pearson Test of English: Minimum score of 58, with a ‘Communicative’ score of no less than 50
– EAP: Minimum final scores of 4, 4, 5, 5
– Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169
– New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)
– NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3, with no skill lower than Level 2

Victoria University

Credits
180

Duration
1.5 years

Intakes

February

International fees
53300

Location

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