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Public Policy & Management (MSPPM)

Carnegie Mellon University Australia
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 75,175 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 45,105 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Adelaide, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Policy & Management (MSPPM) at Carnegie Mellon University Australia is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Public Policy & Management (MSPPM) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 75,175 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 45,105 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
  6. Location: Adelaide, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Policy & Management (MSPPM) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Empirical Methods for Public Policy and Management
  2. Applied Economic Analysis
  3. Policy Analysis
  4. Financial Analysis
  5. Information Systems for Managers
  6. Organisational Management
  7. Decision Making Under Uncertainty
  8. Cost Benefit Analysis
  9. Systems Synthesis Project
  10. Strategic Planning

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GMAT score:

Required score: 600

The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme

  • Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution before commencing studies at Carnegie Mellon University Australia.
  • Applicants are required to submit an essay (1,000 words) describing your academic and professional background, your career goals, and how the program will help you achieve your goals.
  • Applicants are required to submit a resume.
  • Applicants are required to have three recommendations submitted on their behalf. Recommendation forms must be completed by three people who can provide academic or professional references.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 75,175 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 45,105 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 75,175 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 45,105 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Carnegie Mellon University Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Carnegie Mellon University Australia

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Carnegie Mellon University Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Carnegie Mellon University Australiawas the Australian campus ofCarnegie Mellon University'sH. John Heinz III Collegefrom 2006 to 2022 in thecity centreofAdelaide,South Australia. In June 2022 the...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months