Post Experience Programmes
Welcome to our Post Experience Programmes
Victoria University’s School of Government was launched by the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Helen Clark, in September 2002 and is ‘the’ New Zealand place to study public policy and public management.
The School of Government at Victoria University is the only New Zealand university partner with the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). ANZSOG is a consortium of governments and universities which offers an Executive Masters of Public Administration programme (EMPA) and an Executive Fellowship Programme (EFP). Entry into these programmes is by selection from public sector agencies.
Prospectus
Our Post Experience Prospectus is available for download here. The prospectus contains the course timetable, contact information for our office and academic staff, and other important information for your study.
Admission Criteria
Successful applicants to our Post Experience programmes usually have a Bachelor's degree (in any discipline or field) and at least two years of relevant work experience. Applicants without a Bachelor's degree but with significant professional experience may be admitted to the programme at the discretion of the Director of Master's Programmes.
In all cases, acceptance of an applicant is subject to the agreement and discretion of the Director of Master's Programmes (as the delegate of the Head of School) and/or the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Administration. Please consult the Victoria University Calendar for the definitive admission criteria.
Enrolment
Domestic students may apply online through the Online Enrolment System. You will need supporting documentation, which can be submitted through the Online Enrolment System or sent directly to the Enrolment Office:
- a certified copy of your passport or birth certificate (if you have never studied at Victoria University)
- a certified copy of your official academic transcript (if you have a prior Bachelor's degree from another university)
- School of Government reference form (available from the Online Enrolment System), completed by your referee
- a current copy of your CV
Your passport/birth certificate and official academic transcript must be certified by a solicitor, Justice of the Peace or notary public. Alternatively, you may bring your original documents into the School of Government and we can make certified copies.
International students must enrol through Victoria International.
Online enrolments close on 10 January 2012 for all 2012 courses. All supporting documentation must be received by this date.
Applications received between 11 January and 10 February will be considered late and will be subject to a late application fee. We encourage you to enrol as early as possible to ensure your place in your course and to enable you to receive your pre-course materials in time to properly prepare for classes.
No applications will be accepted after 10 February 2012. Any requests for exceptions can only be considered by the Manager, Enrolment Services (SAS-MA).
Once your application has been accepted, you will receive an email advising you of the process for completing your enrolment. Your enrolment status can be checked online at any time.
For more information on the enrolment process, please see the Guide to Enrolment.
If you need advice or help on all Admission or Enrolment matters, please contact the Enrolment Office:
- 0800 VICTORIA (0800 842 867 42)
press option 1 for enrolments
press option 2 for course advice - +64 4 463 5250 if calling from outside New Zealand
- Email: address
Fees
Tuition fees for domestic students in our Post Experience courses in Public Management and Public Policy are calculated on a per point basis. Public Management and Public Policy courses (with the exception of some research courses) are each worth 15 points. There are also a number of other fees due at enrolment, which are compulsory for every student. You can consult the Fees Calculator to find out how much your total fees will cost.
All fees are due by the Friday before your course begins or as detailed on your Fees Assessment Form. If fees are not paid by the due date, a late payment penalty will be charged to your account.
Please visit the Financial Matters website for full information on fees, payment methods, loans, and withdrawals and refunds.
For more information
For more information on our programmes, contact:
Bun Wong
Senior Administrator
Phone: (04) 463 5453
Email: address