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.