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Professional Specialization Certificate in Public Policy and Governance at University of Victoria

University of Victoria, Canada

Programme overview

A Professional Specialization Certificate delivered online by the School of Public Administration for working professionals, covering public sector economics and the public policy process.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Public Administration  |  Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Two required courses, Public Sector Economics (ADMN 310) and The Public Policy Process (ADMN 420), plus two electives from 300- or 400-level ADMN courses (six units in total).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree plus approximately two years of relevant public or non-profit sector work experience; applicants without a degree may be admitted with an academic and professional background considered equivalent. New applicants apply to UVic undergraduate studies and upload a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the certificate, and arrange for official transcripts to be sent to Undergraduate Admissions. English language proficiency: applicants whose first language of home and school is not English must demonstrate proficiency (for example four years of full-time study in English, or an approved English test).

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/

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