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Master of Arts Public Administration and Specialization in Science, Society and Policy at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Public Administration at the School of Political Studies covers public management and public policy, democratic governance, public participation and public ethics, with emphasis on research skills. This specialization is available only through the research paper option.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Political Studies  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Compulsory PAP 6103 Research Methods, PAP 6502 Gouvernance democratique (in French), ISP 5101 Decision at the Interface of Science and Policy and ISP 5103 Capstone Seminar in Science, Society and Policy, one theory course, one elective and a major research paper.

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Entry requirements

Admission to the graduate program in Public Administration is governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies. To be considered for admission, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with specialization or a major in public administration or in a related discipline with a minimum average of 75% (B+). Students can only choose the MA with research paper for this collaborative specialization.

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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