Program Overview for Master of Public Administration in Canada:
The MPA program seeks to equip students with the management skills required by public service organizations and an understanding of the organization, processes and policies of government, its public agencies and the policy groups that work in the public sector.
This dual focus is a unique characteristic of the MPA program and makes it highly suited for those interested in a career in the public sector.
It is specifically designed for highly motivated and dedicated individuals interested in pursuing a career in the service of the public, making it possible to realize advanced educational objectives and achieve academic ambitions in public policy and public management.
Possible careers:
| Policy analyst | Program manager |
| Communications advisor | Performance auditor |
| Evaluation analyst | Client service manager |
| Research and statistical officer | Consultant |
| Operations & policy manager | Staffing advisor |
Graduates hold various positions in municipal, provincial and federal government, as well as the not-for-profit and private sectors.
The eligibility for Master of Public Administration in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
Applicants must have completed a four (4) year bachelor’s degree. Applications for admission are accepted from all undergraduate backgrounds.
Competitive applicants will have attained at least an upper second class standing (B+ average) in their undergraduate degree.
Other Application Documents you need:
- Official Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation (2)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Public Administration to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Public Administration in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 92
- IELTS(academic): 7.5
The scholarships available for the Master of Public Administration are:
Not available
The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Public Administration in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master of Public Administration in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$115.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour. | |||||||
Contact:
E-mail: dalmpa@dal.ca
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