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Graduate Diploma Public Management and Governance at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

A graduate diploma for participants in the Parliamentary Internship Program, combining an interdisciplinary and experiential placement dimension with School of Political Studies courses on Canadian and parliamentary politics and governance. It develops conceptual understanding of Canadian politics and practical skills for complex political and organizational environments.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Political Studies  |  Duration: Usually 1 year  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

12 units: Democratic Governance (PAP 6102), Project (PAP 6901), Placement I and Placement II (PAP 6941, 6942).

Career pathways

Public-sector, parliamentary and political environments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines and other admission requirements, please visit the Parliementary Internship Programme (PIP) webpage. One of the conditions for admission to the diploma, is that candidates must be participating in the Parliamentary Internship Program. Candidates must meet the normal requirements for admission in a master's level program at the University of Ottawa (namely, an honour's baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, with at least second class "B" standing from a recognized post-secondary institution). Advanced standing for up to 4.5 units will be given to qualified students in recognition of comparable studies as determined by

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00. Graduate certificate and diploma applicants may be required to pay a non-refundable admission deposit by the date in the offer, credited to tuition; international graduate diploma applicants need a provincial attestation letter, guaranteed once the offer is accepted and the deposit paid by the deadline.

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