Program Overview

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Civic Governance and Innovation Certificate

Program Overview

The Civic Governance and Innovation (CGI) program is designed for employees of municipal and regional governments in BC. It uses case study analysis and applied projects to examine how local governments can and do pursue innovation and risk-taking.

Program Details

• Credential: Certificate
• Format: Part-time
• Delivery: Hybrid: combination of online and in-person courses
• Duration: 2–3 years
• Location: Abbotsford — Clearbrook Centre
• Tuition: Approximately $6,500 including fees and texts
• Additional costs: Note: Costs are only an estimate and may vary depending on time taken to complete program

Entrance Requirements

• Students may enter the program without having previously completed university credits
• CIVI 200 (Evidence-Based Decision Making) will serve as the prerequisite for other courses in the program
• CIVI 200 does not have prerequisites
• The courses in the CGI program complement other provincial professional training programs in local government and public administration

Program Outline

• This 18-credit certificate program consists of six courses that examine dimensions of political culture, innovation, and best practices in local governance
• For a list of course descriptions, please visit the UFV Academic Calendar

Courses

• The certificate program requires completion of 6 courses offered on a rotational basis (some offered more than once per year):
  • CIVI 200 | Evidence-Based Decision Making
  • CIVI 202 | Civic Governance in British Columbia
  • CIVI 302 | Changemaking in Local Government Systems
  • CIVI 311 | How Cities Work
  • CIVI 312 | Risk Tolerance and Capacity Building in Local Governance
  • CIVI 400 | Capstone Project in Civic Governance and Innovation

Employment Facts

• Local government is among the largest employers in almost every BC community
• Local government employees mediate between political decision-making and public demands for increasingly numerous, complex, and professionalized services negotiated through new forms of public engagement
• Employees (governmental and non-governmental) who may benefit from this program include:
  • Government managers — health and social policy development and program administration
  • Senior government managers and officials
  • Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers
  • Water and waste treatment plant operators
  • Urban and land use planners
  • General office support workers
  • Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
  • Developers, planners, and engineering consultants
  • Real estate board and Chamber of Commerce workers

Textbooks

• To find your textbooks, use the UFV Bookstore's textbook search tool
• Select "CIVI - Civic Studies" as your area of study

Start Dates

• January, May, September

Tuition

• Tuition subject to change without notice
• Textbooks are not included in tuition

Program Goals

• Designed to fill a need in local government education by increasing flexibility, risk acceptance, and innovation in process and public engagement
• Participants in the program may also be engaging with their own organization's employees or with other regional governments to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Benefits

• Participants will learn techniques for weighing evidence for decision-making and methods to analyze ideas for improved outcomes
• Participants will explore how socio-demographic and economic diversity influences public engagement and service delivery
• Participants will have the opportunity to work with other regional governments to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Structure

• The program consists of six courses that examine dimensions of political culture, innovation, and best practices in local governance
• The program is designed to be completed in 2–3 years
• The program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online and in-person courses

Program Assessment

• The program is assessed through a combination of coursework, assignments, and a capstone project
• The capstone project is designed to allow participants to apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to a real-world problem or challenge

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Support

• The program is supported by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants have access to a range of resources, including academic advising, career counseling, and library services

Program Evaluation

• The program is evaluated through a combination of participant feedback, program assessment, and accreditation reviews
• The program is designed to be responsive to the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Improvement

• The program is continuously improved through a process of evaluation and feedback
• Participants have the opportunity to provide feedback on the program and suggest areas for improvement

Program Expansion

• The program is designed to be expanded to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC
• The program may be offered in other locations or through other delivery formats in the future

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation

• The program is committed to innovation and excellence
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in innovative projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Excellence

• The program is committed to excellence in local government education
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Recognition

• The program is recognized by the Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) and the Public Administration courses at other institutions
• Participants who complete the program may be eligible for transfer credit at other universities

Program Accreditation

• The program is accredited by the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program is designed to meet the needs of local government employees and officials in BC

Program Partnerships

• The program is offered in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley
• The program may be offered in partnership with other institutions or organizations in the future

Program Funding

• The program is funded by the University of the Fraser Valley
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Scholarships

• The program offers a range of scholarships to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for scholarships or bursaries to support their participation in the program

Program Bursaries

• The program offers a range of bursaries to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for bursaries or financial assistance to support their participation in the program

Program Financial Assistance

• The program offers a range of financial assistance options to support participants
• Participants may be eligible for financial assistance or scholarships to support their participation in the program

Program Career Services

• The program offers a range of career services to support participants
• Participants have access to career counseling, job search support, and other resources to help them achieve their career goals

Program Alumni

• The program has a strong network of alumni
• Participants who complete the program become part of a community of professionals who are committed to excellence in local government

Program Community Engagement

• The program is committed to community engagement
• Participants have the opportunity to engage with other regional governments and organizations to tackle various questions and challenges

Program Research

• The program is committed to research and innovation
• Participants have the opportunity to engage in research projects and apply the skills and knowledge they have gained in the program to real-world problems and challenges

Program Innovation