University Certificate, Public Administration is a certificate in Public Administration programme offered by Athabasca University in Athabasca, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered fully online.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Public Administration
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Online
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The University Certificate, Public Administration is a 30-credit undergraduate credential delivered entirely online by Athabasca University. The programme covers administration across all three levels of government as well as non-profit and quasi-governmental organizations, with coursework in communications, public finance, economics, legal studies, and Indigenous studies. It provides a foundation in the structures and processes of public sector management for students working in or entering government, non-profit, or public service roles. Courses completed for the certificate can ladder toward the university's Bachelor of Professional Arts degree, giving students a pathway to further credit recognition. Enrolment is continuous, with new starts available monthly, and the certificate can be completed in as little as one year of full-time study or at a self-paced schedule with no completion deadline. The programme suits both those beginning a career in public administration and professionals formalizing existing experience in the sector.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: There are no formal admission requirements for this program. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and may enrol at any time, regardless of previous education.
