Continuous improvement and reform are recurring themes for Local Governments. Moves towards competitive, flexible and managerial models of public administration are forcing political leaders and managers to face challenges such as sophisticated regulation of privatised utilities, managing contracted services and active engagement with citizens.
Today’s public policy managers require the knowledge and skills to understand, manage and adapt to change in fields as diverse as governance, service delivery, management and public enterprise. There are several educational options for those in Local Government looking to accelerate their professional development and strengthen career prospects.
The Monash Graduate School of Business offers an unparalleled range of study choices and the flexibility of a variety of teaching modes in different locations. Its world class programs include the MBA, Masters of Management, Marketing and Accounting, and Master of Public Policy and Management.
Managers looking to gain broad skills and perspectives across different fields of business, including management, business strategy, marketing, finance and HRM often undertake an MBA. However, MBA programs tend not to examine the specific context within which governments operate. Therefore a second option is to undertake a specialist masters in public policy and management.
The Monash program, within the Monash Graduate School of Business, offers a focused education with the option of exploring through electives a wide range of specialist management units. A third option is a specialist program in a functional area, including accounting, marketing and human resource management.
The Monash Graduate School of Business can help you confidently move to the next level of your career.
Further details are available at www.buseco.monash.edu.au/mgt/public-policy
* Copy supplied by Monash University Graduate School of Business
