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Alumni from 1975-79

Alumni from the years 1975-79, along with faculty and students, enjoyed re-connecting at a reunion on May 12, 2017.

Nov 2016 Grads

School of Public Administration graduates prior to their convocation ceremony on 10 November 2016.

Community Celebration

Student award winners at the annual School Community Celebration 9 November 2016.

Diploma in Indigenous Community Development and Governance

Applications still being accepted for our second cohort. For information about this program, contact the program manager at Diploma_ICDG@uvic.ca. Click here for the program brochure.

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BIG, the Borders in Globalization project lead by Dr. Emmmanuel Brunet-Jailly, is running an online course and summer conference to understand the changing Canada-U.S. border. May 1 to June 13, 2017.

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"Making Government work better with Community"

40+ years of delivering quality programs.

40+ years of engaged faculty, sessional instructors and staff.

First in Canada to offer an MPA exclusively Online (continuous since 2003).

First in Canada to offer a graduate degree in Community Development (MACD launched 2010).

MPA courses (On Campus) + Co-op placements (local/national/international) allow students an intensive opportunity to launch their careers in the public service.

Local, national, international and indigenous perspectives are offered in all programs.

Integrative case studies that reach across cohorts and disciplines allow for unique learning opportunitites.

Our school supports over 500 students, with 100+ graduating each year.

Explore the variety of programs we offer and prepare to apply yourself and make a difference!