The Public Policy coursework program has a strong public sector focus and is primarily intended for those who serve, or seek to serve, in government. The courses aim to develop an understanding of the political, social, economic and organisational processes that shape, change and limit public policy programs. Major areas of interest include policy analysis, organisational behaviour, and issues management.

Graduates of the program will gain high-level policy analysis skills preparing them for positions as:

• Policy analysts in national, state and local government
• Advisers to political parties, business groups and trade unions
• Strategic planners or advisers on government/business relations
• Policy experts within non-profit or 'third sector' agencies and international intergovernmental organisations such as the UN.