The School of Public Administration offers a Master of Public Administration (MPA) program for full-time students (MPA On-Campus) and for part-time students (MPA Online).

On-campus program

The MPA On-Campus program is designed for recent graduates preparing to launch their career in government and the non-profit sector. Whether your background is in economics or fine arts, the MPA program will lead you to careers in local, provincial, First Nations and federal governments as well as non-profit and international organizations.

Online program

The MPA Online program is for active professionals preparing to advance their careers in local, provincial, First Nations and federal governments, as well as in non-profit and international organizations.

Students explore the theory and practicalities of both policy analysis and public management. MPA graduates manage city governments, administer non-profit organizations, run large government ministries, and lead in the interface between business and government.

Note: The allotted time for program completion is under 2 years, if taken full-time on campus, or 2 years, if taken part-time online.