Doctor of Public Management (Professional Doctorate) in Canberra Australia | The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales | Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 29,340
(c. USD20,595.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Doctor of Public Management (DPM) is a professional doctoral program that blends rigorous coursework with an original research thesis. This degree allows candidates to investigate practical workplace challenges while aiming to advance professional practices. The curriculum comprises one year of full-time equivalent coursework and two years dedicated to research, focusing on topics explored during the academic component. Designed for aspiring leaders, the program equips graduates to elevate public management standards and drive meaningful policy implementation. Modern societies demand excellence from public servants, requiring both sound policy formulation and efficient execution. Public management extends beyond policy development to ensure effective service delivery. With increasing emphasis on better policy implementation, this program fosters both scholarly inquiry and practical advancements. Students develop expertise through coursework that integrates their professional experience with advanced theoretical knowledge.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A candidate for the degree shall-
(a) have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor with Honours from the University of New South Wales at a standard not below Honours Class 2:1 or a qualification considered equivalent from another university of tertiary institution, or
(b) have been awarded an appropriate award of a Masters Degree or Graduate Diploma at an average of Credit from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university of tertiary institution, or
(c) have had at least five years professional experience of a kind acceptable to the Committee AND have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent form another university or tertiary institution, and
(i) satisfy the Committee that the qualification is at a level and of a character indicating research potential, or
(ii) submit other evidence satisfying the Committee of their research potential.
In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant it may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe, before permitting enrolment.

IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

Tuition AUD 29,340

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