Overview

Students of the Public Administration MPA program offered by University of Saskatchewan are exposed to core concepts in policy formation and analysis, and have the opportunity to explore such substantive areas as social policy, health policy, innovation policy, trade and immigration policy, resource and environmental policy, and public-sector management. This combination of theory, application and research ensures that our graduates are well prepared to:

Develop strategic planning, leadership, and management skills;

Draft policy papers and decision documents;

Engage in basic and applied policy research;

Work with governments and advocacy groups to identify and promote specific policy measures; and

Participate in and lead teams of individuals or groups seeking to examine problems, identify issues, promote solutions, and evaluate and assess outcomes of policy measures.

Online option

Designed for individuals working in the public and quasi-public (e.g., NGOs, non-profits) sectors, the online Master of Public Administration program provides students with the knowledge and administrative and management skills needed to address the contemporary policy challenges of an increasingly complex world. The online option provides an applied focus, using case-studies and projects to illustrate the applications of public policy theories and models. Key features of the program include:

Two, 3-4 day residencies at the beginning and end of the program.
Courses delivered fully online.
Flexible study options. The online MPA program can be completed in two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Governance and Administration

Public Finance

Economics for Public Policy Analysis

Public Policy Analysis

Statistics for Public Managers

Ethical Leadership and Democracy in Public Service

Strategic Human Resource Management: Legal and Policy Issues

Seminar on Public Administration

Public Sector Financial Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Saskatoon, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

B _{(recommended)}

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

a cumulative weighted average of at least a 75% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41928 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

21952 CAD / year

≈ 21952 CAD / year

Additional Details

Online

Canadian students- $35,730.00 CAD
International students- $62,527.50 CAD

Living costs

Saskatoon

Canada

1279 - 1865 CAD / month

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