Public Administration

Overview

The Public Administration program at Seneca College  was developed by municipal government professionals with the goal of providing graduates with the skills to be successful in the public sector. You will receive advanced training in communications, policy analysis, project management, information technology, finance, governance, leadership and human resources management. Delivered in a small class setting, the program benefits from experienced professors who are still active or employed within the public sector.

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