The Microprogram in Governance and Public Policies Analysis consists of 9 course units. It aims to acquire knowledge and develop skills in governance and public policy analysis.
Non-degree students
Students pursuing a Graduate Microprogram must obtain the prior approval of the academic unit offering the Graduate Microprogram.
Students must meet the following eligibility:
To be considered for admission, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with specialization or a major in public administration or in a related discipline with a minimum average of 75% (B+). An active knowledge of French and English is essential. 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.
If you would like to enroll into the Microprogram in Governance and Public Policy Analysis without being admitted in a graduate studies program, send an email to the graduate studies office of the Faculty of Social Science at scsgrad@uottawa.ca and include the following documents:
- Two recommendation letters
- Copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a certified translation (signed and stamped and sealed).
- Letter of Intent
- Resume required
- Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, an active knowledge of French and English is essential. All students must successfully complete a seminar given in French only and must be able to read texts in French and in English. in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French
Language proficiency test scores equivalencies:- TOEFL 580 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 6.0 (Paper-based)
- TOEFL 92-93/IELTS 6.5 overall – Individual 6.0 (Internet-based)
The 9 course units correspond to the following three seminars/activities:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PAP 6130 | Selected Themes in Public Administration 1 | 3 Units |
| PAP 6502 | Gouvernance démocratique | 3 Units |
| 3 course units in Public Administration (PAP) or Political Science (POL) from: | 3 Units | |
| Globalization and Continental Integration | ||
| Ethics in the Public Sector | ||
| Public Administration: Coordination and Consistency | ||
| Culture and Power in Public Organisations | ||
| Selected Themes in Public Administration | ||
| Project | ||
| Directed Readings | ||
| Public Policy | ||
Note(s)
- 1
Governance and Public Policy Analysis - Training workshops in partnership with the Institute for Professional Development (PDI), equivalent to 3 course units according to established standards (6 days of training and a summary report).