Online Courses Handbook 2003

189603 v.2 Master of Policy Sciences

Introduction
This research course provides a sound foundation in the core areas of policy analysis and management in the public sector, developed within a framework which emphasises policy formulation, implementation and evaluation within the public sector.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A Graduate Diploma in with a course weighted average of 70 per cent, or an honours degree in accounting, first or upper second class.

Duration and Availability
The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time study. The course is also available in part-time study.

Course Organisation
This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, School of Marketing. Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the stated course duration.

Special Note
It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive the Graduate Diploma in Policy Sciences but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission. The Curtin Business School provides facilities and benefits for those studying this course by research, including access to suitable computer facilities, office space, financial assistance to attend appropriate intra or interstate conferences and towards associated research costs.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

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