At Queen's University in Kingston, Canada, MA/MS in Public Administration is offered as a master's degree in Public Administration programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Public Administration
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Queen's University's School of Policy Studies is a one-year, full-time, in-person, course-based program preparing students for careers in government and public affairs. Established in 1976, it was one of the first MPA programs in Canada. Students complete twelve courses (36 units) across Fall, Winter, and Summer terms, including six required courses spanning political institutional analysis, economic and quantitative analysis, management, and the policy process, plus at least six elective courses; students may substitute a Master's Research Project or a Directed Reading Course for two electives. The curriculum covers public policy, economics, statistics, and governance, with electives spanning health, immigration, environmental, fiscal, and national security policy. Experiential components include study tours in Ottawa and Toronto and competitive co-op placements. Admission requires a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum upper second-class (B+) standing in the last two years of study. Graduates take up roles across federal, provincial, and municipal government, the private sector, education, health, and the not-for-profit sector.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: A four-year undergraduate degree, with a minimum upper second-class standing (B+ standing; 3.3 GPA) in each of the last two years of study (or the equivalent); most successful applicants hold at least an A- standing (3.7 GPA). Applicants who earned their previous degree from a university outside North America must submit GRE scores. A complete application includes an online application form, two academic letters of recommendation, a Statement of Interest (4,000 characters), and official transcripts.
