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Public Policy and Public Administration (MA) at Concordia University

Concordia University, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Public Policy and Public Administration gives you the training needed to succeed in public sector organizations, including the public service and non-governmental organizations. You will apply your research to issues of democratic governance, analyzing complex political situations in order to provide expert strategic advice. Coursework and events provide occasions to connect with political leaders and pundits, senior-level bureaucrats and academics.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science  |  Department: Political Science  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Winter  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Program options: Course-based. Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits. Public Policy and Public Administration (MPPPA) MA Option A (Courses Only)

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Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Undergraduate degree in Political Science or a related discipline. Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.30 or equivalent is normally required. If applying with a previous master's degree, a minimum GPA of 3.5 is normally required. Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

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.

Graduate programs admit for Fall, Winter (January) and Summer terms depending on the program; program pages state the start terms (for example Aerospace Engineering MEng: Fall, Winter, Summer).

Graduate application deadlines vary by program; complete applications received by the deadline get priority and some programs continue accepting applications if space is available. The application fee is $103.00 CAD ($18.91 CAD for independent graduate students, $40.00 CAD for a microprogram), non-refundable and payable by credit or debit card. Applications are submitted online with a Concordia Netname account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/graduate.html

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