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Master of Arts Public Administration 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. It is offered full- or part-time in English and French with a thesis or research paper path, and an optional co-op with two paid placements.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Political Studies  |  Duration: 2 years (thesis; research paper with co-op); 16 months (research paper without co-op)  |  Study mode: co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Compulsory PAP 6103 Research Methods and PAP 6502 Gouvernance democratique (in French), one of PAP 6110 Theories of Public Management or PAP 6111 Theories of Public Policy, electives, and a thesis proposal and thesis or a major research paper.

Career pathways

Manager or policy analyst in the public service, an international organization or a consulting firm.

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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+). MA Program Students can choose the MA with thesis or the MA with research paper.

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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