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Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major
Athabasca University, Canada
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Learn about administration in all 3 levels of government, as well as in non-profit and quasi-governmental organizations with Athabasca University’s online University Certificate, Public Administration.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: As little as 1 year of full-time study | Study mode: online | Intake: Monthly; enrol any time | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In Athabasca University's University Certificate, Public Administration, you'll engage in a diverse range of courses that cover everything from management principles and legal frameworks to public policy and cultural issues. Alongside required courses, you have the flexibility to choose from a variety of electives that delve into specialized topics like environmental impact, media relations, and social justice, ensuring you're well-rounded and ready for challenges in the public and nonprofit sectors.
With the University Certificate, Public Administration from Athabasca University, you're well-positioned for a rewarding career in various roles within local, provincial, or federal government agencies, as well as nonprofit and quasi-governmental organizations. Whether you're interested in public policy, human resources, finance, or community relations, this certificate serves as a stepping stone to diverse opportunities in administrative and managerial positions.
There are no formal admission requirements for this program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.
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.
Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).
Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: starts in May, September and January.
There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).
Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: apply by Dec. 1 for May, April 1 for September and Aug. 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Apply through the official page: https://www.athabascau.ca/applications-admissions/apply-au/undergraduate-students.html
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Athabasca University, Canada
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Athabasca University, Canada
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Athabasca University, Canada
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Athabasca University, Canada
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