Public Administration
We’re committed to making society better. This program will teach you how to build a better world through research, teaching and engagement. You’ll become a professional with the knowledge to positively impact both government and non-profit organizations around the world. Our department is built on values of integrity, sustainability, inclusivity and courageous scholarship.
Degree programs offered
- Community Development (MACD)
- Evaluation (GCE)
- Evaluation (GDE)
- Juris Doctor and Public Administration Double-Degree (JD + MPA)
- Public Administration - on-campus (MPA)
- Public Administration - online (MPA)
- Public Administration (PhD)
| Program | Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACD (project), MPA (thesis) | 7 terms | Yes | No |
| MPA (online) | 2 years | No | Yes |
| JD+MPA | 4 years | Yes | No |
| PhD | 3-5 years | Yes | No |
| GCE + GDE | 1-2 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Masters, Doctorate, Certificate, Distance
- Program delivery:
- On-campus, Distance/Off-campus, Other: combination of online and on campus courses
- Dynamic learning:
- Other: Co-op required for MPA On Campus (Thesis/Co-op)
Areas of focus
- Health administration
- Citizenship and citizen participation
- Governance and participatory governance
- Collective bargaining, labour movements and union politics
- Human resource management issues
- Leadership
- Organizational behaviour and theory
- Public sector reform
- Human information processing and problem solving
- Comparative politics
- Urban studies
- Border studies
Faculties and departments
Need help?
Contact Kimberley Cook at paservice@uvic.ca or 250-721-6448.