将您的本科学习提高到一个新的水平
Take your undergraduate study to the next level, extending both your theoretical understanding and your policy analysis toolkit, and developing your ability to advise and guide government decision-makers. Options include research-based Master's degrees allowing you to focus on an area of public policy that especially interests you. If you're already working in the field you can choose from a flexible range of professional programmes that you can study while you work. Take advantage of the close links that New Zealand's only School of Government has with the people making policy. Build networks and benefit from the expertise of experienced policy professionals.<br><br>Take your Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma to the next level with a Master of Commerce (MCom). You'll take an in-depth look at an issue through completing a research thesis, gaining advanced knowledge of your subject area and thorough training in independent research. Once complete, you'll have the tools and capabilities you need for a career in business or public policy. You'll also be able to apply for PhD study in New Zealand or overseas. This 120-point programme will take you 12 months to complete full time, or one and a half to two years part time. You must take at least 90 points of research. This means you'll complete a research thesis made up of a literature review, data collection and analysis, and your findings. A thesis is usually 30,000–40,000 words.