Master of Public Administration

Our MPA thesis-based on-campus program will challenge you with a curriculum that focuses on strategic awareness, analytical thinking, communication and leadership. Youll complete coursework and two co-op work terms. These experiences and your research will prepare you to create an original thesis. You can create your thesis in collaboration with a client organization.
Outcomes
MPA thesis-based (on-campus) students will build competencies in strategic awareness, analytical thinking, collaboration, engagement, communication, research-design, professionalism and leadership.
Your thesis will involve researching problems and considering strategic options to address a policy or management challenge for a government agency, non-profit organization or community client. Youll reviewing literature, undertake empirical work, best practices, and develop options and recommendations.
The MPA Thesis-Based (Co-op/On Campus) Option has a challenging curriculum that will help you build competencies in strategic awareness, analytical thinking, engagement, communication, professionalism, and leadership. The program is comprised of two academic semesters interleaved with two co-operative work terms. The MPA Thesis-Based option culminates with the thesis, which could be done in collaboration with a client organization. The thesis requires researching problems and considering strategic options to address a policy or management challenge for a government agency, non-profit organization, or community client. The thesis involves reviewing literature, undertaking empirical work, best practices, and developing options and recommendations. All of the MPA courses will prepare you for the thesis.

o be eligible for admission, you must have an undergraduate degree with a minimum B+ average (77-79%) in the last two years (30 units) leading to the undergraduate degree.

Admission to the MPA program is very competitive. Please note that because of the number of applications received, possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee your admission to the program.
Equivalent of a minimum B average over the last two years of your degree
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent