Executive Master of Public Administration
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
| No. | Course learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Understand public value creation, how this is shaped by action as well as political dynamics within the public sector, the process of governing and broader community interaction. |
| 2 | Evaluate the role of government in supporting private markets to deliver fair and efficient outcomes for society and how decisions, policies and interventions are influenced by market forces. |
| 3 | Critically analyse government responses to contemporary public problems and identify alternative, innovative and more beneficiary centric solutions. |
| 4 | Critically appraise data and evaluate all evidence, without bias, to make complex decisions at both a macro and micro level. |
| 5 | Understand the ethical, systematic and environmental challenges of effectively leading for inclusivity, and managing in the public sector. |
| 6 | Develop an understanding of a variety of legal frameworks, regulation and administrative processes, and how to effectively develop and operate public sector services in a democracy governed by law. |
| 7 | Understand the key financial resource management practices that underpin and drive public policy-making and decisions. |
| 8 | Evaluate and reflect on what effective leadership means in an ever changing public sector. |
| 9 | Solve complex real world problems in a multidisciplinary and diverse team. |
| 10 | Independently research and apply various research methods in order to make informed decisions or make recommendations. |
| 11 | Communicate complex ideas with clarity, to diverse audiences in a variety of modes. |
| 12 | Understand the distinctive and evolving characteristics of Westminster systems of government. |