Bachelor

Bachelor of Business and Management (Major in Public Policy Management)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business and Management with a Major in Public Policy Management is a four-year degree that prepares graduates for careers in government, public administration, and development organisations. The program examines the theory and practice of public policy — from policy development and development administration through to government budgeting, fiscal management, and public enterprise management.

Year 2 introduces elements of public administration, public policy development, and government and politics. Year 3 develops skills in management theory, decentralisation policy, and political theory. Year 4 focuses on project management, comparative public sector management, policy monitoring and evaluation, and public procurement, providing a comprehensive foundation for serving PNG's public sector effectively.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor of Business and Management (Major in Public Policy Management) must satisfy:

  • A Grade 12 certificate with passes in English and at least two of: Social Science, Geography, History, or Economics.
  • The University's minimum matriculation GPA.
  • Applicants currently working in the public sector may apply with supporting documentation from their employer.
  • Mature-age applicants with relevant public service or governance experience are encouraged to apply.

Course Structure

Year 2

Semester 1

  • 3.13401Elements of Public Administration
  • 3.23401Public Policy Development
  • 3.10802Philosophy of Science
  • 1.12309Foundation Geography Elective
  • 1.20811Basic Statistics Elective
  • 4.15503Introduction to Government & Politics
  • 5.40725International Human Rights Law Elective

Semester 2

  • 4.23904Civics & Ethics
  • 3.13403Introduction to Development Studies
  • 3.23402Development Administration
  • 3.10801Principles of Strategy

Year 3

Semester 1

  • 3.33401Management Theory
  • 3.33402Government Budget & Fiscal Management
  • 3.11301Principles of Human Resource Management
  • 4.25505Political Theory

Semester 2

  • 3.33403Decentralisation Policy
  • 3.33404Public Enterprise Management
  • 3.20801Business Research
  • 5.30721Business Law Elective
  • 4.15505PNG Politics Elective

Year 4

Semester 1

  • 3.43401Project Management
  • 3.43404Comparative Public Sector Management
  • 3.43405Public Sector Conflict Management
  • 3.43408Ethics in Public Sector Organisations

Semester 2

  • 3.43403Policy Monitoring & Evaluation
  • 3.43402Government & Business Relations
  • 3.43406Public Procurement Management
  • 3.43407Selected Topic I

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.