Bachelor of Public Administration (210JA.2)

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Selection rank Delivery mode Location Duration
70 On campus
 UC Canberra - Bruce Campus
 3.0 years
Faculty Discipline(s) Available teaching periods UAC code
Faculty of Business, Government & Law

Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society

 361146
Fees English language requirements
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Academic entry requirements Delivery mode Location Duration
On campus
 UC Canberra - Bruce Campus
 3.0 years
Faculty Discipline(s) Available teaching periods CRICOS code
Faculty of Business, Government & Law

Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society

 076915F
Fees English language requirements
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Study public administration in the nation’s capital

Are you looking for a specialist career in public administration? Our Bachelor of Public Administration is the perfect pathway for you. The course combines management studies with a specialisation in public sector management. You will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for employment in managerial roles in the Commonwealth and Australian National Territory state public service or associated public sector agencies.

Study a Bachelor of Public Administration at UC and you will:

  • acquire a broad understanding of theory and practice in management
  • developed advanced skills in accounting, human resources management, business analysis or communications
  • specialise in an area of public administration such as governance, national development, civil society relationships, or security
  • apply analytical and creative skills and demonstrate communications skills for sharing ideas and working in teams with different mixes of disciplinary and cultural backgrounds 
  • customise your degree to include a second major in business or other area of study that interests you.

Work-integrated learning

Work-integrated learning (WIL) is learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences. WIL is a key element to enhancing employability in the workplace and is integral to many of our courses. This reinforces our commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge.

Career opportunities

  • Public administration
  • Management 
  • Policy advice

Course specific information

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course you can apply for a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Management.  You’ll then have the option of transferring at the end of your first year if your grade average is strong.

Professional accreditation

None.

Normal UC admission requirements to an undergraduate course.

Additional admission requirements

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions

This course is not open for new admissions.

Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Bachelor of Public Administration (210JA) | 72 credit points

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Introduction to Management (4207) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Principles of Management (9525) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Accounting for Managers (5617) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Financial Accounting (9516) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Decision Making (11009) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Introduction to Economics (6355) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Microeconomics (9518) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Marketing (6357) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Marketing (9521) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From Semester 1 2018 students not completing the major in Marketing, Marketing Management or Business Administration, may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6357 Intro to Marketing.
Note:
  • Commerce students seeking accreditation by professional Accounting bodies or the Financial Planning Assoc must pass Intro to Economics & (Accounting for Managers or Business Decision Making).
Research Methods in Social Science (10086) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Professional Planning (9799) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From 2018 students should complete unit 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy) in lieu of unit 9799.
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
The Challenge of Modern Terrorism (8724) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Climate Change and Sustainable Business Futures (9469) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Management Communication (9527) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Politics and Policy Internship (9600) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Government-Business Relations (6606) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From 2018 students should take unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of unit 6606. Students who are already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
Project Evaluation and Management (6353) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Managing Human Resources (6354) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Organisational Performance (7079) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Global Challenges in Governance (7533) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Organisational Behaviour (7878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Public Sector Management (7083) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Administration (9552) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Ethics and Public Policy (9555) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Management Information Systems (9524) | 3 credit points — Level 2

- From Semester 1 2018 students may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.

Introduction to Business Law (4977) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Law and Ethics (9523) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Law (11220) | 3 credit points — Level 2

- From Semester 1 2018 unit 11220 Business Law replaces 4977 Introduction to Business Law. Students in this course may choose to complete an Open Elective unit instead.

  • Students must pass one of the following majors, or select 18 credit points of open elective units.
Introductory Sociology (6607) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indigenous History and Identity (9467) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sustainable Communities (6875) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (6878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Socio-Cultural Politics of Education (6889) | 3 credit points — Level 4
Indigenous Representation in Australian Society (6999) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Diversity and Organisations (7059) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Governance for Environmental Sustainability (7778) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Contemporary Issues in Sport (7983) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Societies and Heritage (8158) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Heritage and Landscapes (9634) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introductory Sociology (6607) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indigenous History and Identity (9467) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sustainable Communities (6875) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (6878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Socio-Cultural Politics of Education (6889) | 3 credit points — Level 4
Indigenous Representation in Australian Society (6999) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Diversity and Organisations (7059) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Governance for Environmental Sustainability (7778) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Contemporary Issues in Sport (7983) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Societies and Heritage (8158) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Heritage and Landscapes (9634) | 3 credit points — Level 3
  • Select 1 of the following options:
  • This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Societies and Heritage (8158) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Heritage and Landscapes (9634) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indigenous History and Identity (9467) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sustainable Communities (6875) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (6878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Socio-Cultural Politics of Education (6889) | 3 credit points — Level 4
Indigenous Representation in Australian Society (6999) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Diversity and Organisations (7059) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Governance for Environmental Sustainability (7778) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Contemporary Issues in Sport (7983) | 3 credit points — Level 2
  • This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Introductory Sociology (6607) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Societies and Heritage (8158) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Heritage and Landscapes (9634) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sustainable Communities (6875) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (6878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Socio-Cultural Politics of Education (6889) | 3 credit points — Level 4
Indigenous Representation in Australian Society (6999) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Diversity and Organisations (7059) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Governance for Environmental Sustainability (7778) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Contemporary Issues in Sport (7983) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indigenous History and Identity (9467) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Accounting Systems and Practices (6360) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Management Accounting (6375) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Company Accounting (6391) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Finance (6392) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Accounting for Managers (5617) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Decision Making (11009) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Business Statistics (5123) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Managing Human Resources (6354) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Managing Pay and Performance (6370) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Industrial Relations (6384) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Workforce Planning (7998) | 3 credit points — Level 3
International Workplace Relations (8034) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Organisational Behaviour (7878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Principles of Organisational Behaviour (9526) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Marketing Management and Planning (6371) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Marketing Research Methods (6372) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Consumer Behaviour (6390) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Marketing (6357) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Marketing (9521) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Services Marketing (6366) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Marketing and Promotion (9532) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Internet Marketing (6379) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Marketing (6380) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Marketing Research Project (6413) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Financial Institutions and Markets (6386) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Finance (6392) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Credit and Lending Decisions (6402) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Business Statistics (5123) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Research Methods (9522) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Investments (6378) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Financial Management (6409) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Managing Financial Services Firms (6412) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Accounting for Managers (5617) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Decision Making (11009) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Introduction to International Business (6356) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Global e-Business (6363) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Marketing (6380) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Asia Pacific Business (6393) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Financial Management (6409) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Strategic Management (7371) | 3 credit points — Level 3
International Workplace Relations (8034) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Advanced Management (9537) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Politics and Democracy (675) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
International Relations (8295) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Politics (9548) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Western Political Thought (9549) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Relations (9550) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Contemporary Regional Politics in a Global Context (10237) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Management (4207) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Accounting for Managers (5617) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Managing Human Resources (6354) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Government-Business Relations (6606) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Organisational Performance (7079) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Public Sector Management (7083) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Strategic Management (7371) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global Challenges in Governance (7533) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Organisational Behaviour (7878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Principles of Management (9525) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Principles of Organisational Behaviour (9526) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Management Leadership (9533) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Advanced Management (9537) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Administration (9552) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Decision Making (11009) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
  • 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 6606 Government-Business Relations is no longer offered. Students complete unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead.
Entrepreneurship (6349) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Creativity (6350) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Commercialisation (6351) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Innovation (6361) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global Entrepreneurship (7934) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Management Leadership (9533) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Database Design (5915) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Systems Analysis and Modelling (6365) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Document and Workflow Management (6388) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Systems Project and Quality Management (7173) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
  • From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
  • From 2020 unit 6388 Document and Workflow Management has been replaced by unit 11481 Workflow and Process Management.
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Management Information Systems (9524) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Designing Human-Computer Interaction (6389) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Corporate Strategy and IT Governance (9276) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Economics (6355) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Microeconomics (9518) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Macroeconomics (9519) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Money, Employment and Growth (10083) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Project Evaluation and Management (6353) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global e-Business (6363) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Asia Pacific Business (6393) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Economics of the Public Sector (6404) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Environmental and Resource Economics (6405) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Econometrics (9540) | 3 credit points — Level 2
History of Economic Ideas (9541) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Labour Market Economics (9543) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Economic Development (9544) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Finance (9545) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Industrial Organisation (9546) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Creativity (6350) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Event Management (7016) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events (7923) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Event Development (7924) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Tourism and Communication (8731) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Events and Tourism (9470) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Business Law (4977) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Legal Systems (6602) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Law and Ethics (9523) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Law (11220) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Cybercrime (7026) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Information Law (7034) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Intellectual Property Law (7035) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law of Communication (9424) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introductory Sociology (6607) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Cybercrime (7026) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Employment Discrimination and the Law (7027) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Family Law (7031) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Human Rights Law (7033) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Information Law (7034) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sports and the Law (7052) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Australians and the Law (8245) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Young People and Crime (8507) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Women and the Law (8523) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law of Communication (9424) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Politics and Democracy (675) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Government-Business Relations (6606) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics (9548) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Western Political Thought (9549) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global Challenges in Governance (7533) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Relations (8295) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785) | 3 credit points — Level 3
International Relations (9550) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Ethics and Public Policy (9555) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Contemporary Regional Politics in a Global Context (10237) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Cybercrime (7026) | 3 credit points — Level 2
National Security (8246) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Relations (8295) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297) | 3 credit points — Level 3
The Challenge of Modern Terrorism (8724) | 3 credit points — Level 3
International Relations (9550) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Politics and Democracy (675) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Government-Business Relations (6606) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Global Challenges in Governance (7533) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Global Peace and Conflict Studies (8167) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics (9548) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Business Law (4977) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Law and Ethics (9523) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Law (11220) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Revenue Law (6417) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Information Law (7034) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Law of Financial Institutions and Services (7041) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Sports and the Law (7052) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Building and Construction Law (7827) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Employment Law (7906) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Environmental and Planning Law (7907) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law of Business Associations (8508) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law of Communication (9424) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Note:
  • Students may not be able to select from all majors, as some units within may have already been completed in other areas of the course.
  • Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.

In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course

UC - Canberra, Bruce

Year 1

Semester 1

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Introduction to Management (4207)

Semester 2

Accounting for Managers (5617)
Introduction to Business Law (4977)
Introduction to Marketing (6357)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Winter Term

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Year 2

Semester 1

Information Systems in Organisations (6348)
Managing Human Resources (6354)
Organisational Performance (7079)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Global Challenges in Governance (7533)
Organisational Behaviour (7878)

Winter Term

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Year 3

Semester 1

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Project Evaluation and Management (6353)

Year 1

Semester 1

Introduction to Economics (6355)
Introduction to Management (4207)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012)

Semester 2

Introduction to Marketing (6357) or an Open Elective unit

Business Decision Making (11009)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Winter Term

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Year 2

Semester 1

Managing Human Resources (6354)
Organisational Performance (7079)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Global Challenges in Governance (7533)
Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075)
Organisational Behaviour (7878)

Winter Term

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Year 3

Semester 1

Project Evaluation and Management (6353)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Year 1

Semester 1

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Introduction to Management (4207)

Semester 2

Accounting for Managers (5617)
Introduction to Business Law (4977)
Introduction to Marketing (6357)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Year 2

Semester 1

Information Systems in Organisations (6348)
Managing Human Resources (6354)
Organisational Performance (7079)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

International Exchange (12cp) (6845)

Year 3

Semester 1

Project Evaluation and Management (6353)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Semester 2

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Global Challenges in Governance (7533)
Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075)
Organisational Behaviour (7878)

Year 1

Semester 1

Introduction to Economics (6355)
Introduction to Management (4207)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012)

Semester 2

Business Decision Making (11009)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Introduction to Marketing (6357) or an Open Elective unit

Year 2

Semester 1

Managing Human Resources (6354)
Organisational Performance (7079)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

International Exchange (12cp) (6845)

Year 3

Semester 1

Project Evaluation and Management (6353)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Semester 2

Organisational Behaviour (7878)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Global Challenges in Governance (7533)
Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075)

Year 1

Semester 1

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Introduction to Management (4207)

Semester 2

Accounting for Managers (5617)
Introduction to Business Law (4977)
Introduction to Marketing (6357)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Year 2

Semester 1

Managing Human Resources (6354)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Organisational Performance (7079)

Semester 2

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Global Challenges in Governance (7533)
Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075)
Organisational Behaviour (7878)

Year 3

Semester 1

Project Evaluation and Management (6353)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Semester 2

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Information Systems in Organisations (6348)

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Year 1

Semester 1

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Introduction to Management (4207)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012)

Semester 2

Introduction to Marketing (6357) or an Open Elective unit

Business Decision Making (11009)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Year 2

Semester 1

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Managing Human Resources (6354)
Organisational Performance (7079)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

Global Challenges in Governance (7533)
Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075)
Organisational Behaviour (7878)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Year 3

Semester 1

Project Evaluation and Management (6353)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Semester 2

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Year 1

Semester 2

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Introduction to Business Law (4977)
Introduction to Management (4207)
Introduction to Marketing (6357)

Year 2

Semester 1

Accounting for Managers (5617)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Semester 2

Global Challenges in Governance (7533)
Information Systems in Organisations (6348)
Organisational Behaviour (7878)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Year 3

Semester 1

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Managing Human Resources (6354)
Organisational Performance (7079)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075)

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Year 4

Semester 1

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Project Evaluation and Management (6353)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Year 1

Semester 2

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Introduction to Management (4207)
Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012)

Introduction to Marketing (6357) or an Open Elective unit

Year 2

Semester 1

Business Decision Making (11009)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Semester 2

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Global Challenges in Governance (7533)
Organisational Behaviour (7878)

Year 3

Semester 1

Organisational Performance (7079)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Managing Human Resources (6354)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075)

Year 4

Semester 1

Project Evaluation and Management (6353)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Two Restricted Choice Major or Open Elective Units

Course duration

Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes Related graduate attributes
3. Students will be able to recognise specific problem solving contexts and be able to apply analytical and creative skills, demonstrating communications skills for sharing ideas and working in teams with different mixes of disciplinary and cultural backgrounds.

Problem solving: ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; identify, analyse problems then formulate solutions, implement solutions.

Working independently and with others: ability to plan own work, be self-directed, use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively.

Analysis and inquiry: ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way.

Communication: ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries.
4. Graduates can be expected to be creative and responsible in their application of their acquired knowledge and skills as they respond to changing management practice.

Analysis and inquiry: ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way.

Professionalism and social responsibility: in particular the capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment .
2. They will have specialised in an area of public administration such as governance, national development, civil society relationships, or security. Students will have developed advanced skills in aspects of management such as accounting, human resources management, business analysis or communications, and will have the ability to further develop skills and knowledge within the practice of public administration.

As above for specialisations in sub disciplines (such as governance, national development, civil society relationships, or security) and management.

1. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Public Administration will have acquired a broad understanding of theory and practice in management.

Analysis and inquiry: ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way.

Communication: ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries.

Working independently and with others: ability to plan own work, be self-directed, use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively.

Majors

Awards

Award Official abbreviation
Bachelor of Public Administration BPA

Honours

High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.

Enquiries

Student category Contact details
Current and Commencing Students In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au
Prospective Students Email: study@canberra.edu.au Ph: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)

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