MA/MS in Public Policy and Administration

This Master of Arts program, established in 2005, emphasizes engagement with public, non-profit, and private sector organizations across Toronto. The curriculum combines foundational coursework in public administration, policy analysis, and state-economy relations with research methods training and elective coursework in specialized policy areas. Students choose between three capstone routes: a thesis, a major research paper, or an additional course-based option without a research component. The program received the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies' highest evaluation rating in 2007-08, and became the first program in Canada to earn accreditation from the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPPA) in 2008. Graduates are prepared for policy analysis, public administration, and management roles across government, non-profit, and private sector organizations. The program suits students seeking applied, Toronto-focused graduate training in public policy and administration, rather than a purely academic political science or public policy research degree.