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Public Administration (GDPA) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

The Graduate Diploma in Public Administration is a one-year, course-based alternative to the MPA, designed for people with public-sector experience. It is offered full-time or part-time in person in Halifax, and students may apply to transfer into the two-year MPA.

Faculty: Management / Graduate Studies  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September or January  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Six required courses in areas such as government structure, public policy, economics, quantitative methods, human resource management and financial management, plus three approved graduate-level electives.

Career pathways

Management consultant, policy analyst, communications advisor, research and statistical officer, fundraising and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours (2 years) of study. If required, TOEFL iBT of at least 92 or IELTS Academic of at least 7.

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.

Intake: September or January

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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