Executive Master of Public Administration
Course resolutions
The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| MAEXMPUA-01 | Executive Master of Public Administration |
2 Attendance pattern
The attendance pattern for this course is part time only.
3 Master's type
This master's degree is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
5 Admission to candidature
(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:
(a) a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent qualification at an institution approved by the Australia and New Zealand School of Government and graded at a standard acceptable to the Australia and New Zealand School of Government; and
(b) relevant work experience requirements as determined by the Australia and New Zealand School of Government; and
(c) satisfaction of the English language requirements, where applicable; and any other minimum standards specified by the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.
6 Requirements for award
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of postgraduate units of study: Australian and New Zealand School of Government - Executive Master of Public Administration.
(2) To qualify for the award of the Executive Master of Public Administration, candidates must complete 72 credit points, comprising:
(a) 6 credit points of core units of study; and
(b) 36 credit points of selective units of study; and
(c) 12 credit points of capstone units of study, and
(d) a maximum of 18 credit points of elective units of study selected from a list of recommended elective units of study or, with the permission of the relevant delegate, units outside those listed in the table can be taken as elective units, including units of study offered by other faculties.
7 Transitional Provisions
(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2026.
(2) Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2026 must complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
