An evaluation of the impact of the ANU's Graduate Program in Public Policy on its students' and graduates' careers

Abstract

An evaluation of the Australian National University's Graduate Program in Public Policy (PPP) was undertaken through an analysis of survey responses. In addition to evaluating the impact of a Public Policy postgraduate diploma or degree on the careers of graduates and continuing students, the study also looked at the course in terms of the extent to which it fulfilled students' and graduates' expectations and needs. The evaluation was conducted through questionnaires mailed out to all PPP participants from 1985 to 1993. From the responses to the questionnaire, the analysis sought to establish the extent to which the Program's objectives have been met as seen from the perspective of its students...