The study of public administration seeks to advance our understanding of how governments work and of their role in contemporary societies. It examines public management principles from various perspectives (administration, financial management, human resources, ethics, administrative reforms, governance, etc.) and the processes involved in designing public policies (policy cycle, roles of various stakeholders, ideologies, contextual factors, etc.). The program offers a high-quality education to students before specializing in public policy or public management during a one-year Master's degree. This fast-track path is designed for those who wish to quickly acquire the skills needed to assume responsibilities as public managers and policy analysts.
This program is offered in English and in French.
Prerequisites and other requirements
- English 4U (ENG4U)
- Minimum average : 80%
The admission average for this pathway is 80%. This average must be maintained throughout the first three years of the degree to qualify for direct admission to the Master's program.
In the fourth year, an active knowledge of French and English is required. All students must successfully complete the course PAP 6502 given in French only and must be able to read texts in French and in English.
For graduate courses, the passing grade is C+. Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 units) are required to withdraw.
Honours BSocSc Public Administration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic skills | ||
| ENG 1100 | Workshop in Essay Writing | 3 Units |
| ENG 1120 | Selected Topics in Literature and Composition | 3 Units |
| Total: | 6 Units | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory course at the 1000 level | ||
| PAP 1301 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 Units |
| Compulsory courses at the 2000 level | ||
| PAP 2300 | Introduction to Public Policy Analysis | 3 Units |
| PAP 2320 | Introduction to Public Management | 3 Units |
| POL 2101 | Introduction to Canadian Politics | 3 Units |
| SCS 2150 | Social Sciences and Research | 3 Units |
| Compulsory courses at the 3000 level | ||
| PAP 3310 | Research Methods in Public Administration | 3 Units |
| PAP 3350 | Sectoral Issues in Public Policy | 3 Units |
| PAP 3370 | Theory of Public Organisations | 3 Units |
| Compulsory courses at the 4000 level | ||
| PAP 4315 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 Units |
| PAP 4365 | Integration Seminar in Public Administration | 3 Units |
| Optional courses | ||
| 3 course units from: | ||
| Law, Politics, and the Constitution in Canada | ||
| Parliamentary Government in Canada | ||
| 3 optional course units in public administration (PAP) at the 4000 level | 3 Units | |
| 12 optional course units in public administration (PAP) | 12 Units | |
| 9 option course units form the list of optional courses | 9 Units | |
| Elective courses | ||
| 36 elective course units | 36 Units | |
or 16 elective course units plus a minor | ||
| Total: | 90 Units | |
Master of Arts Public Administration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses | ||
| PAP 6103 | Research Methods | 3 Units |
| PAP 6502 | Gouvernance démocratique | 3 Units |
| Optional courses | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Theories of Public Management | ||
| Theories of Public Policy | ||
| 9 elective course units in public administration (PAP) or in other programs at the graduate level | 9 Units | |
| Research paper | ||
| MRP 6999 | Major Research Paper | |
| Total: | 18 Units | |