The University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Business and Public Policy (SBPP) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2025 postgraduate and research programs. As PNG’s leading institution for business and management studies, the SBPP offers a range of advanced degrees designed to equip future leaders with the skills necessary to excel in both local and global markets.
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| Postgraduate Programs Applications for UPNG School of Business and Public Policy |
- Why Choose SBPP?
- Top-Rated School: Recognized as Papua New Guinea’s premier Business and Management School.
- Internationally Acclaimed: Ranked among the top 1,000 Business Schools globally by the Eduniversal International Scientific Committee.
- Prestigious Affiliations: Member of the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPSB) and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada.
- Proven Track Record: Renowned for producing CEOs, senior managers, and entrepreneurs who succeed in diverse industries worldwide.
Established in 2002, the SBPP is one of five schools at UPNG, alongside the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences, Natural and Physical Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, and Law. The school is a key beneficiary of the Pacific Leadership and Governance Precinct (PLGP), an initiative supported by both the PNG and Australian governments.
Program Highlights:
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: The SBPP boasts a new, cutting-edge building equipped with the latest international standard technology.
- International Collaboration: Supported by the Development Policy Centre of the Australian National University (ANU), the school offers world-class undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Economics and Public Policy Management.
- Strategic Focus: The SBPP has a well-defined strategic plan (2019-2023) and a curriculum that is aligned with contemporary global standards.
- Scholarship Opportunities: The Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is offering 10 scholarships each for the Graduate Diploma in Economic and Public Policy and the Master of Economic and Public Policy programs under the 2025 Public Sector Leadership Scholarships through Australia Awards. These scholarships are available to public servants of the PNG government.
Available Postgraduate Programs:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Executive Master of Business Administration (E-MBA)
- MBA-CPA Program
- Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)
- Graduate Diploma in Economic and Public Policy (GDEPP), leading to a Master of Economic and Public Policy
- Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance (GDCG), in collaboration with the Bank of Papua New Guinea and PNG Institute of Directors
Application Details:
Interested applicants must submit a separate application form for each program. Completed forms should be accompanied by copies of relevant credentials and proof of payment for the application fee of K250, deposited into the “University of Papua New Guinea General A/c” no: 1000583572 at BSP Bank, Waigani.
Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss their intentions with SBPP faculty members prior to submitting their application.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Ms. Lisa-Marie Kila / Ms. Molly Yokko
School of Business and Public Policy
The University of Papua New Guinea
P.O. Box 320, University Post Office, National Capital District
Phone: +675 3267 299/301
Email: sbpp@upng.ac.pg
For those interested in the Ph.D. program, please email sbpp@upng.ac.pg for further details.
Deadline for all applications: 30th September 2024.
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