Program type
Course-based
Public Policy and Public Administration (MA)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
2 years
Credits
45 credits
Start term
Fall, Winter
Experiential learning
Internship
Program overview
The MA in Public Policy and Public Administration gives you the training needed to succeed in public sector organizations, including the public service and non-governmental organizations. You will apply your research to issues of democratic governance, analyzing complex political situations in order to provide expert strategic advice. Coursework and events provide occasions to connect with political leaders and pundits, senior-level bureaucrats and academics. Students enrolled in the internship option benefit from a four-month job placement in the public or private sector during the final semester of their studies. The majority of our graduates secure paid internships with government agencies in Ottawa and Montreal, with some finding opportunities further afield in major centres such as Geneva and Washington. Around 95 per cent of our internship students accept full- or part-time positions immediately following their placement.
Program structure
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Political Science Courses page for course descriptions.
Public Policy and Public Administration (MPPPA) MA (45 credits)
Public Policy and Public Administration (MPPPA) MA Option B (Internship)
| 9 | credits chosen from Public Policy and Administration MA Concentration Courses |
| 6 | credits of elective courses which can be chosen from courses offered under the subfields of Canadian and Quebec Politics, Comparative Politics, International Politics, Political Theory; or ; or from cognate courses offered in related disciplines. Note: For cognate courses, approval of the Director is required. In some cases approval for registration in cognate courses must be obtained from the department involved.
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| 21 | credits: |
Public Policy and Public Administration (MPPPA) MA Option A (Courses Only)
| 12 | credits chosen from the Public Policy and Administration MA Concentration Courses |
| 12 | credits of approved Elective and Cognate Courses chosen from subfields of Canadian and Quebec Politics, Comparative Politics, International Politics, Political Theory, or from cognate courses offered in related disciplines, or from the following course:
Note: For cognate courses, approval of the Director is required. In some cases approval for registration in cognate courses must be obtained from the department involved.
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| 12 | credits: |
Public Policy and Public Administration MA Core Courses (9 credits)
| 6 | credits of required courses:
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| 3 | credits chosen from:
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Public Policy and Administration MA Concentration Courses
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Political Science or a related discipline.
- Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.30 or equivalent is normally required. If applying with a previous master's degree, a minimum GPA of 3.5 is normally required.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Application process
Application deadlines
FALL
February 1 (Canadian resident)
January 15 (International)
WINTER
September 1 (Canadian resident)
June 1 (International)
SUMMER
n/a
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition & funding
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Awards and funding
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. Course-based students may be eligible for a number of donor awards, and may consult with their department for program-specific opportunities.
Out-of-province students
Get $3,000 in special funding for non-thesis master's programs. Learn more
