Public Administration - online (MPA)
Our MPA course-based (online) program is for active professionals interested in career advancement. You can complete this degree while you work full-time.
You'll explore the theory and practices of policy analysis and public management. You’ll gain a mix of skills that will give you career opportunities as a manager, analyst and consultant.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 20 months (5 academic terms ) | No | Yes |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Part-time study
- Program delivery:
- Online
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
The MPA course-based (online) option focuses on the topics of governance, policy, management, research, economics, finance, human resources and communications.
Throughout the program, you will develop professional writing and research skills. You will put new-found knowledge and expertise to practice immediately in your own work environment.
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Application deadlines
September intake – apply by January 31
September intake – apply by December 15
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
As part of your application, you must submit:
- Names and email addresses of at least two academic referees. They may also submit a letter with the assessment to strengthen your application. If it has been over five years since you last attended a post-secondary institution, you may include three professional references from work-related supervisors instead of academic referees. Professional references will be required to submit a letter only and will not be asked to submit an assessment report. You’ll be asked for the name and email addresses of your referees during the online application process and the Graduate Admissions office will contact them.
- Official copies of all post-secondary transcripts.
- A letter of intent describing why you are seeking an MPA and how the degree relates to your career plans, personal values and goal.
- A professional résumé.
- If you do not have a Canadian undergraduate degree, you will need to write and submit your official GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) scores.
Program specific requirements
As part of your application, you must submit:
- Names and email addresses of at least two academic referees. They may also submit a letter with the assessment to strengthen your application. If it has been over five years since you last attended a post-secondary institution, you may include three professional references from work-related supervisors instead of academic referees. Professional references will be required to submit a letter only and will not be asked to submit an assessment report. You’ll be asked for the name and email addresses of your referees during the online application process and the Graduate Admissions office will contact them.
- Official copies of all post-secondary transcripts.
- A letter of intent describing why you are seeking an MPA and how the degree relates to your career plans, personal values and goal.
- A professional résumé.
- If you do not have a Canadian undergraduate degree, you will need to write and submit your official GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) scores.
Completion requirements
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria.
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You can start your online application to UVic by creating a new profile or using an existing one.
Faculties & departments
Need help?
Contact the graduate administrative assistant at paservice@uvic.ca.