Master of Public Administration

Description

The MPA program seeks to equip students with the management skills required by public service organizations and an understanding of the organization, processes and policies of government, its public agencies and the policy groups that work in the public sector. This dual focus is a unique characteristic of the MPA program and makes it highly suited for those interested in a career in the public sector.

It is specifically designed for highly motivated and dedicated individuals interested in pursuing a career in the service of the public, making it possible to realize advanced educational objectives and achieve academic ambitions in public policy and public management.

Possible careers

Length of program

The MPA degree is a two-year full-time course of study; it can also be completed part-time over a maximum of 6 years. A total of 54 credit hours (3 credit hours = 1 course) are needed for completion of the Master of Public Administration program.

- 30 credit hours from required courses
- 24 credit hours from graduate level electives

Plan of study

A. Required Courses

There are ten (10) required courses in the program.

Please see the MPA Courses page for a list of the required classes.

B. Elective Courses

MPA students choose graduate level electives to complete their programs. Students may choose any of the Public Administration electives (PUAD classes) listed on the MPA Courses page. They may also take up to three (3) graduate level courses, or 1.5 credits, outside the of these PUAD options if they are approved by the Program Manager.

It is specifically designed for highly motivated and dedicated individuals interested in pursuing a career in the service of the public, making it possible to realize advanced educational objectives and achieve academic ambitions in public policy and public management.

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Increase versatility: complete a combined degree

Looking to increase your professional options? The School of Public Administration offers several innovative combined degrees that allow students to explore intersecting fields of study, including:

• Information management (MPA/MI)
• Law (MPA/JD)

These combined degrees allow you to complete two degrees in less time, and to build a unique set of skills. Graduates with combined degrees benefit from immersing themselves in two different professions, and the unique set of skills they gain increases their marketability and their job opportunities.

The MPA program seeks to equip students with the management skills required by public service organizations and an understanding of the organization, processes and policies of government, its public agencies and the policy groups that work in the public sector. This dual focus is a unique characteristic of the MPA program and makes it highly suited for those interested in a career in the public sector.

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• Policy analyst
• Program manager
• Communications advisor
• Performance auditor
• Evaluation analyst
• Client service manager
• Research and statistical officer
• Consultant
• Operations & policy manager
• Staffing advisor

Graduates hold various positions in municipal, provincial and federal government, as well as the not-for-profit and private sectors.