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Bachelor of Professional Arts, Governance, Law, and Management Major at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

The landscape of organizational management has evolved, moving away from rigid "command and control" structures to emphasize flexibility, innovation, and ongoing learning. Athabasca University's Bachelor of Professional Arts, Governance, Law, and Management Major is designed to equip you for success in this dynamic, knowledge-driven economy.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Embark on a personalized educational journey with Athabasca University's Bachelor of Professional Arts, Governance, Law, and Management Major. Choose from a diverse range of courses that align with your interests—be it Governance, Indigenous Cultural Competency, Women or Gender Studies, Political Studies, Legal Studies, Policy and Management, or People and Management.

Career pathways

Open the door to a world of career opportunities with Athabasca University's Bachelor of Professional Arts, Governance, Law, and Management Major. Whether you're aiming for leadership roles in the public sector, considering law school, or looking to make an impact in policy-making or nonprofit management, this degree gives you the versatile skills to thrive in a variety of fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Bachelor of Professional Arts is designed for students who have completed an approved 2-year diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or institute of technology. If you don't have a diploma, you may want to consider our University Certificate, Public Administration . A combination of the certificate (or other post-secondary education) and related work experience may give you entrance to the Bachelor of Professional Arts program (see "Transfer credit" tab). You will be considered a pre-program student until your admission requirements are confirmed.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs. Applications go through the online Undergraduate General Application, with part of the process completed in ApplyAlberta; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

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