Program Overview

Public Administration and Governance - BA (Hons)

The Public Administration and Governance program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to advance careers in the public, non-profit, or private sectors. This program is designed for public administration professionals and offers a comprehensive understanding of how governments make decisions, how to develop, analyze, and manage policies, and how the latest developments, issues, and initiatives in the public sector affect society as a whole.

Program Details

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Format: Part-time format available, with the option to complete courses at your own pace
• Requirements: Grades-Only program, with admission decisions based on academic performance
• Grade Range: Low 70s
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Experiential Learning: Practicum available

Courses

The program includes a variety of courses, such as:

• PPA 101: Cdn Public Administration I: Institutions
• PPA 102: Cdn Public Administration II: Processes
• PPA 125: Rights, Equity and the State
• Required Group 1: Two courses from the following:
  • PPA 120: Canadian Politics and Government
  • PPA 121: Ontario Politics and Government
  • PPA 122: Local Politics and Government
  • PPA 124: Indigenous Politics and Governance
• Liberal Studies: One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies
• Open Elective: Two Open Electives

Career Possibilities

Graduates of the Public Administration and Governance program may pursue careers in:

• Business development
• Campaign management
• Communications consulting
• Legislative aid
• Policy analysis

Employer Possibilities

Graduates may find employment with:

• Government of Ontario
• Law Society of Ontario
• United Nations (UN)
• Universities Canada
• World Bank

Further Education

Graduates may also consider further education in:

• Law
• Public Policy and Administration (MA)
• Social sciences

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
• Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
  • English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)

Fees and Funding

Tuition and fees range:

• Part-time format (one to 8 or more courses):
  • Ontario: $1,005 - $5,427
  • Out-of-province: $1,159 - $6,659
  • International: $3,879 - $28,419 The university awards more than $20M in awards, scholarships, and bursaries throughout all years of study.

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts programs combine a liberal arts education with practical learning, designed to make students well-rounded, informed, and highly employable. The faculty offers a range of degree programs, including:

• Arts and Contemporary Studies - BA (Hons)
• Criminology - BA (Hons)
• Economics and Finance - BA (Hons)
• English - BA (Hons)
• Environmental and Urban Sustainability - BA (Hons)
• Geographic Analysis - BA (Hons)
• History - BA (Hons)
• Language and Intercultural Relations - BA (Hons)
• Philosophy - BA (Hons)
• Politics and Governance - BA (Hons)
• Psychology - BA (Hons)
• Public Administration and Governance - BA (Hons)
• Sociology - BA (Hons)
• Undeclared Arts