Highlights
Tuition fee
19680 CAD / year
5376 CAD / year
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Tuition fee
19680 CAD / year
5376 CAD / year
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Duration
8 months
Duration
8 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Anytime
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Public Administration program at Seneca Polytechnic provides you with the multi-disciplinary skills and experience required to become or grow your career as a public sector employee.

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Overview

You will receive advanced training in communications, policy analysis, project management, information technology, finance, governance, leadership and dispute resolution. The  Public Administration program at  Seneca Polytechnic  was developed by municipal government professionals and is regularly updated to ensure you have the necessary skills to be successful upon graduation and throughout your career.

You will learn in a small class setting from expert faculty who have a variety of experience in the public sector.

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements. 

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Research and policy analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Writing, presenting and problem-solving for a public sector audience
  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Project planning
  • A comprehensive understanding of the Canadian government structure with an emphasis on the Ontario municipal sector

In addition, the program is also focused on developing the soft skills required to have a successful career as a public servant.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

  • Policy and compliance officer 
  • Project management officer 
  • Administrative officer  
  • Legislative co-ordinator 
  • Constituency assistant 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Municipal Issues and the Evolution of Local Government
  • Public Sector Financial Management
  • Public Sector Governance and Systems
  • Communications in Public Administration
  • Municipal Management and Administrative Structures
  • Project Management

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Seneca offers admission to students up to the first day of classes. However, applications will not be accepted once a program becomes full. 

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
60
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Toronto, Canada

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
4.5
PTE Academic
60
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Ontario university/college degree, college diploma or equivalent.
  • Applicants with an equivalent combination of partial postsecondary and/or three to five years of related work experience may be considered for admission. A relevant resumé and references must be provided.
  • English proficiency for graduate certificates.
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents educated outside of Canada must provide a WES or an ICAS credential evaluation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    19680 CAD / year
    ≈ 19680 CAD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5376 CAD / year
    ≈ 5376 CAD / year

Additional Details

  • Domestic Tuition and Ancillary Fees: $2,688.17
  • International Tuition and Ancillary Fees: $9,839.52

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
Merit-based

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Niara
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
Go City Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)

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Government Of Canada
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Nov 2026
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program

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Nora's Nursery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
Merit-based

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Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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