Master of Public Administration - Juris Doctor (Combined J.D.-M.P.A. Program) is a master's degree in Public Administration programme offered by Université de Moncton in Moncton, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Public Administration
Duration: 4 years
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Program details
Overview
The combined Juris Doctor - Master of Public Administration (J.D.-M.A.P.) is a four-year program offered by Universite de Moncton at its Moncton campus, integrating 81 credits of law study with 42 credits of public administration study for a total of 123 credits. Students complete the mandatory and elective requirements of both the J.D. and the M.A.P., including law courses such as contractual obligations, property, constitutional law and evidence, alongside public administration courses covering public management, human resources, public-administration principles and public policy. The program is reserved for full-time students and requires separate admission to, and satisfaction of the requirements of, both the J.D. and the M.A.P. programs. It prepares graduates for careers spanning legal practice and senior public-sector or parapublic administration, combining professional legal training with the analytical and managerial skills needed to lead public organizations.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.80 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission requires acceptance to both the Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration programs separately. For the J.D. component, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized Canadian university, or the equivalent, and have obtained a cumulative average of at least 2.80 on a 4.30 scale over their last three years of full-time university study; a minimum grade of C+ in the course FRAN1600, or equivalent, is also required. Applications must include two letters of recommendation, a completed application form, the Faculty of Law questionnaire, and two copies of official transcripts, with applications received before March 31 given priority review.
