Master of Public Administration in Canada at UVic Canada

Program Overview for Master of Public Administration in Canada:

We are committed to making society a better place. This program will teach you how to build a better world through research, teaching, and participation. You will become a professional with the knowledge to make a positive impact in governments and non-profit organizations worldwide. Our department is built on the academic values ​​of integrity, sustainability, inclusion, and courage.

Our on-campus MPA course will challenge you with courses that focus on strategic awareness, analytical thinking, communication, and leadership. You will complete courses and two semesters of cooperative work. This experience and your research will prepare you to write an original article. You can collaborate with customer organizations to create articles.

Areas of focus

• Health administration
• Citizenship and citizen participation
• Governance and participatory governance
• Collective bargaining, labor movements, and union politics
• Human resource management issues
• Leadership
• Organizational behavior and theory
• Public sector reform
• Human information processing and problem-solving
• Comparative politics
• Urban studies
• Border studies

The eligibility for Master of Public Administration in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

The Graduate Admissions and Records Office first receives applications for admission, which evaluates each applicant’s transcripts to determine admissibility to the program. After this determination, the application is forwarded to the School of Public Administration for consideration by the school's Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee is comprised of faculty members.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

• have an undergraduate degree with a minimum B+ (6.0) Average (75-79%) in the last two years (30 units) leading to the undergraduate degree.
• Course-based option (online): have a minimum of three years of full-time public sector or non-profit work experience. Those applicants whose degree was awarded four or more years prior and whose grade point average is below B+ may be considered.
• Follow the instructions online.
• Provide Assessment Reports:
  • Co-op/Thesis option (on-campus): Provide at least two Assessment Reports from academic referees*.
  • Course-based option (online): Provide at least two Assessment Reports from academic referees* and at least one work-related Assessment Report from a work-related supervisor.
  • *If it has been more than five years since you last attended a post-secondary institution, we recommend that you include three Assessment Reports from current or former work-related supervisors in place of academic referees. To strengthen your application, we recommend that your referees attach a Letter of Reference in addition to the Graduate Admissions Assessment Report.
• Submit official copies of all post-secondary transcripts. If you do not have access to official copies when you apply, unofficial copies may be submitted. Official copies will be required before your admissions are finalized, should you be accepted into the program.
• Submit a professional resumé.
• Submit a Letter of Intent describing why you seek an MPA and how the degree relates to your career plans, personal values, and goals.

Applicants must assemble all of the required application elements and other relevant evidence of suitability for admission (e.g., academic records from non-degree courses) and submit them to the Graduate Admissions Office as a complete package. Clearly indicate whether the application is being made for the Co-op/Thesis option (on campus) or the Course-based option (online).

The School's Admissions Committee assesses an applicant's ability to complete the MPA program. Admission decisions are based on an evaluation of the Letter of Intent, the Academic Assessment forms or non-academic letters of reference, the applicant's academic record, applicable test scores, and work experience. The admission process is competitive; therefore, ensure that all your documentation is complete. Incomplete application files will not be reviewed.

Deadlines

Domestic applicants: January 31

International applicants: December 15

• International applicants are encouraged to start their application process well in advance of the application deadline.
• Applicants to the Co-op/Thesis option (on-campus) who have a first-class average (7.0 on the UVic 9-point grading scale) over the last two years of their undergraduate and/or graduate course work are automatically considered for graduate entrance awards.

International applications

The Graduate Admissions and Records Office provides a step-by-step application guide, including application forms for international students, available online.

Applicants who do not possess a Canadian undergraduate degree will be required to write and submit official results for the GMAT. International applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide test results for one of the following:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 610 on the paper-based test and 102 on the Internet-based test, or
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of at least Band 7.0 with no score of less than 6.5 on each academic component.

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Public Administration to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Public Administration in Canada.

MACD and MPA (thesis/co-op) students do not need a supervisor for admission, but after reviewing the faculty contacts we recommend you list three potential supervisors in your letter of intent. We'll assign you a supervisor based on availability and area of research early in your program.

MPA online (course-based) students do not need to find a supervisor.

Contact the applicable graduate secretary:

Administrative assistant
jselina@uvic.ca or 250-721-6448.

Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.

Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.

UVic Fellowship Awards

• Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
• Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)

UVic Graduate Awards

• Up to $10,000 per year (masters and PhD)

Eligibility

• The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework
• Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
• Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
• Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units

Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.

• Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
• Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.

Work-study

The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a full-time student
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Co-operative Education Program (co-op)

UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.

Bursaries

We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.

To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:

• Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
• In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
• In good academic standing