Location:

Winnipeg, Canada

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Public Administration

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Joint Master's Program in Public Administration is supervised by the Joint Discipline Committee (JDC) consisting of members of the faculty of the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg. The program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are presently employed and wish to add to their formal educational status, and individuals interested in a career in either public administration or public policy and who are proceeding from undergraduate to graduate studies. The objective of the program is to provide students with a sound knowledge in Public Administration. The orientation is interdisciplinary, although the majority of courses are in politics and government. The core courses expose all students to a common set of ideas designed to encourage both innovative and integrative perspectives. Optional courses allow pursuit of individual career interests. The intent is to allow students to obtain knowledge of both the theory and the practice of government organizations, including an awareness of the political, economic, and social contexts in which they operate. The program offers significant opportunities for specialization in a range of policy areas such as health care, human resource management, social welfare, aboriginal government, and organizational change.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

No accreditation exists for this program

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Applicants require a three or four-year General or Advanced Bachelors degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.E.S., etc.) or a recognized four-year honours Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Persons who do not hold an undergraduate degree but have attained positions of marked responsibility in either public or private sector management, and who have a demonstrated record of outstanding performance in their career, may also apply. Candidates with a GPA of 3.5 (B+), or with a combination of career experiences and a GPA between 3.0 and 3.5, would normally expect to be competitive. See the Department website for full admission requirements. All applicants must also meet the minimum admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Possible Start Dates September