Overview

The Public Administration Thesis-Based Option (On Campus) program at University of Victoria, British Columbia culminates with the thesis, which could be done in collaboration with a client organization. The thesis researches problems and considers strategic options for a government agency, non-profit organization, or community client on a real policy or management challenge. The thesis involves reviewing literature, undertaking empirical work, best practices, and developing options and recommendations. All of the MPA courses will prepare you for the thesis.

Key Facts

Our on-campus MPA program will challenge you with a curriculum that focuses on strategic awareness, analytical thinking, communication and leadership. You’ll complete coursework and two co-op work terms. These experiences and your research will prepare you to create an original thesis. You can create your thesis in collaboration with a client organization.

Areas of focus

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Government and Governance

Economics for Policy Analysis

Public Financial Management and Accountability

Public Sector Research Methods

Leadership, Management, Ethics

Policy-making and Policy Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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
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 is finalized, should you be accepted into the program.

submit a professional resumé.
submit a Letter of Intent describing why you are seeking an MPA and how the degree relates to your career plans, personal values and goals.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5602 CAD / year

≈ 5602 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4442 CAD / year

≈ 4442 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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Funding

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