Public Administration
Why choose Public Administration at UVic?
Build the skills to understand how decisions are made — and how to make them better. In UVic’s Public Administration minor, you’ll explore how governments, non-profits and communities work, while gaining practical experience in policy, planning and leadership.
- Study applied policy, governance and community leadership
- Gain a broad view of public and non-profit sectors in Canada and globally
- Strengthen your degree with skills employers value across industries
- Learn in a program focused on equity, sustainability and real-world impact
With over 50 years of experience and leadership in online and applied education, the school combines theory with hands-on learning so you graduate with practical, career-ready skills.
What you’ll learn
- How public decisions are made and implemented.
- How to analyze policies and their impact on communities.
- How organizations manage people, resources and change.
- How to apply an equity-focused lens to complex issues.
Inspiring courses
- Indigenous Governance in Canada
- Governance for Planetary Health
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Public Sector Project Management
- Urban and Regional Development
Improve your career options
Add Public Administration to your degree and expand where it can take you. This minor is designed to complement majors across social sciences, business, environmental studies and more.
Graduates with public administration experience work in:
- Government (municipal, provincial, federal)
- Non-profit and community organizations
- Policy and research roles
- Communications and public affairs
- Project and program management.
This minor helps you stand out by showing employers you can think critically, understand systems and contribute to real-world solutions.
Admission
Public-administration programs are available as minors, certificates or diplomas. Learn more about your options from the School of Public Administration.