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Course Overview

The Master of Arts in Public Sector Leadership provides a management education program for public sector middle managers. It is a skills-based program combining tertiary study with experiential learning. Today's public sector environment is constantly evolving, this course allows students to develop maturity as Professional Managers in the public domain and increase their flexibility and capacity to operate skillfully in this changing environment.

This postgraduate course is a joint venture partnership between Commonwealth, State and Territory governments.

What You Will Learn with the Master of Arts in Public Sector Leadership

Each unit in the program offers practical tools and strategies that can assist public sector managers to better understand their operating environment and to navigate it successfully. Contemporary examples are used to illustrate the issues canvassed in individual topics, relating back to students' experiences in the workplace.

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What the Master of Arts in Public Sector Leadership Can Do for You

This program will broaden the educational experience of middle managers in the public sector and give them the confidence to lead effectively in the workplace. It brings together the best mix of public sector theory and practice to enhance participants' capabilities and improve public sector performance.

Talk to SEEK Learning about the Master of Arts in Public Sector Leadership distance learning course and study options.

Getting Started Not sure where to begin? We've selected units that allow you to start learning, build your study skills and confidence, while keeping your degree options open. Note these are recommendations only and we will discuss your particular requirements over the phone. For the Master of Arts in Public Sector Leadership, useful starting points include Creating Good Policy, Leadership and Business Acumen, Policy in a Global Era, Arts and Cultural Policy, and Australian Social Policy.

Set Your Own Timetable Studying with OUA has allowed me to complete my degree without stopping work - the flexibility is great. Belinda M

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Course Structure

Total units: 4 Electives: 2 Core: 2

Course Units

• Creating Good Policy
• Leadership and Business Acumen
• Policy In Global Era
• Arts and Cultural Policy
• Australian Policy in Southeast Asia
• Arts and Event Management
• Australian Social Policy
• Australian Social Policy 2