Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Public Service (MPS) program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed at the federal, provincial, and local levels of the public service in Canada. The program cultivates students' abilities in public policy, governance, and administration, and is taught by professors from a wide range of disciplines.

Program Highlights

• Specialized public sector training to realize career goals
• Network and build community with classmates and potential future colleagues
• Learn from experts in the field

Program Details

Department/School

The program is offered by the Public Service department within the Faculty of Arts.

Admit Term

The program admits students in the Fall term (September - December).

Delivery Mode

The program is delivered on-campus.

Program Type

The program is a Master's, Professional degree.

Length of Program

The program is 12 months in length.

Registration Option

The program is available on a full-time basis.

Study Option

The program is offered as coursework.

Application Deadlines

• February 1 (for admission in September)

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of an honours bachelor's degree (or graduate degree), or equivalent from any discipline, with an average of at least 75% in the final two years of the degree.

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that can be anticipated as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

• Resume: Maximum of two pages
• Program-specific questions (PSQ): Completed through a form in the online application
• Transcript(s)
• References: Three references, at least two academic
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for the program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.