Bachelor of Arts with the Diploma of Education with a major in Public Sector Management
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Overview
Teach in secondary schools. Become a flexible, open minded and confident secondary school teacher who is responsive to academic needs.
By combining arts with education you'll study the principles and techniques of secondary teaching. You'll then specialise by choosing:
An academic major in your first teaching subject:
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Science
- Languages
- Geography
- Economics
- Business Studies
And an academic major or minor in your second teaching subject:
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Information & Communication Technologies
- Languages
- Legal Studies
- Society and Culture
- Maths
- Science
The main focus is on preparing you to work as a high school teacher.
Public sector managers formulate, monitor and report progress on programs and policies to deliver services to the community.
Work in the public sector can involve challenging assignments such as:
- developing policy
- advising government ministers, industry and community leaders
- delivering programs and services
- communicating with government and community agencies
- managing organisations and their people.
You can combine this major with any of the other 11 Bachelor of Commerce majors. Popular combinations include business demographics, human resources, marketing, international business and economics.
Degrees offering Public Sector Management
Key features
- Gain strong theoretical and practical skills for a successful management career in the public sector, where one in six jobs in Australia are held.
- Other opportunities include major companies, industry/community organisations linked to government, and consulting.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students interested in a career in the public sector; those wanting practical, relevant business skills for a successful management career in this sector.
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Entry requirements
- HSC General Mathematics (Assumed Knowledge)
- Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the assumed prior knowledge.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 92 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 56 |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of Arts | 24 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | HRM107 | Introduction to Human Resources | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | ||
| or | DEM127 | Demographic Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | HRM222 | Foundations in Human Resources Law | 3 | ||
| Required | BUSL204 | Business Ethics and Risk Management | 3 | ||
| Required | HRM201 | Workplace Relations | 3 | ||
| Required | DEM256 | Population, Markets and Labour Force | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | BBA310 | C | Leadership in Management | 3 | |
| Required | HRM317 | Change Management and Sustainability | 3 | ||
| Required | POL307 | Australian Governments and Public Policy | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG309 | Social Marketing and Sustainability | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 30 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
One in every six jobs in Australia is located in the public sector. State governments account for three quarters of these jobs. Outside of government, there are further opportunities in major companies, industry and community organisations that relate closely to government, and in consulting.
Roles are diverse and include:
- Business analyst
- Consultant
- Human resources officer
- People and workplace adviser
- Policy officer
- Project officer
- Public administrator
- Researcher
- Review officer
- Strategic analyst
Employers
- State Government
- Local Government
- Federal Government
- Not-for-profit Organisations
- Private Organisations
Average starting salary
Starting salaries for graduates vary between each Public Service and usually also across departments and agencies. As a guide, graduates could expect to begin their first year of employment with a salary in the range $50 000 - $60 000. Entry is often through a Graduate Program, which includes job rotation and further training, with salary advancement on completion.
Substantial career progression is possible into management and executive levels.
Profiles
Our Graduates
Patrick Corr
Patrick Corr studied Demography and Statistics at Macquarie University in the early 1980s graduating with a Bachelor of Science. He has been working with the Australian Bureau of Statistics for 29 years in a range of roles in Sydney and Canberra. Patrick is also a member of the Statistical Society of Australia, the Australian Population Association and the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population. Patrick found the multi-disciplinary flexibility of study at Macquarie University has equipped him well in his career progression in the public sector. Patrick has recently joined the Macquarie University Department of Business External Advisory Committee.
Our Expertise
Dr Meena Chavan
Dr Chavan is a Senior Lecturer in Organisational and Management studies within the Department of Marketing and Management and teaches in the areas of management and international business. She is the program coordinator for the public sector major. She has been in academia for the past 25 years and held senior roles as undergraduate director, postgraduate program director and chair of the course management committee. Her research explores the public service areas of telecommunications, hospitals, building and construction industry, and she has also published widely in the area of small business, diversity management quality management and sustainability and the environment.
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