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Graduate Diploma in Public Administration at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

Western's Graduate Diploma in Public Administration is a professional development program designed for mid-career local government administrators who wish to further their public management skills at the graduate level. Graduate DPA courses offer specialized education in local administration and policy analysis, thoroughly preparing students for the challenges of modern community, urban and regional governance and administration. Successful graduates of this program are strong candidates for the Masters of Public Administration program and, if admitted, will receive advance standing for their work in the Graduate DPA.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Science  |  Duration: 2 Terms  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Project-based programme, part-time, 2 Terms in length.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have at least five years of Canadian local government employment experience. Applicants without an undergraduate or professional degree must explain within their Letter of Intent how they think their experience compensates for their lack of formal academic qualifications. Additional Requirements. A listing of all the application components can be found on the. Public Administration website. Application deadline: February 1 Acceptance notification begins in mid-March.

Duration: 2 Terms

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