MA/MS in Public Administration

This Master of Public Administration, offered jointly with the University of Manitoba, provides an interdisciplinary, political-science-oriented grounding in the theory and practice of government organizations, with policy content covering health care, public finance, Aboriginal government, and organizational change. The degree requires 36 credit hours of coursework plus two 13-week work terms, and includes a capstone component in which students carry out an individually supervised project connecting theory to practice. Students can study full-time or part-time, with part-time completion taking up to six years, and a Cooperative Education option provides structured, credit-bearing work experience alongside the required work terms. Admission draws from a range of undergraduate backgrounds, including political science, sociology, social work, science, economics, business, and nursing, requiring a four-year degree with a 3.0 GPA over the final 60 credit hours. The program suits students aiming at government careers, and graduates go on to work in government, international law and organizations, teaching, journalism, public relations, management consulting, and non-governmental organizations.