Master of Public Administration

Public servants implement political strategic decisions made by elected officials, by turning them into actions that impact and influence the lives of residents. Through ministries, departments, divisions and branches, these professionals influence how governments operate by developing, delivering, evaluating and enhancing public programs or services. They conduct research, evaluate opportunities, and provide evidence-based and non-partisan advice to decision-makers and leaders to inform policy-making. These same types of decisions and supports are needed in publicly-funded institutions, non-profit organizations, co-operatives and social economy organizations.

While in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, you will gain the knowledge and skills that will allow you to begin or advance your career in public service or public administration more broadly. Here, you will begin to understand the competencies that modern public servants must possess and will have the opportunity to apply them to real problems.

Applicants must meet the entrance requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, with the following additions (where applicable):

• Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research and additionally have an overall grade point average of 75%.
• The MPA programs are open to persons with a four-year undergraduate degree in any area.
• Those students without a background in economics may be required to complete introductory courses in micro and macro economics.

English language requirement:

TOEFL (iBT): 86 overall, 20 each band

IELTS – Academic: 6.5 overall, 6.0 each

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 63 overall, 59 each

CanTEST: 4.5 overall, 4.0 each

CAEL: 70

TOEFL (paper, new): 20, 20, 20

MELAB: 85

Applications will be accepted by the following dates:

For Fall admission only: International applicants are encouraged to apply by the November 1 or February 1 deadline