Certificate in Public Sector Management

 

Eligibility: The Certificate is open to any Dalhousie undergraduate student.  Non-degree Dalhousie students may qualify for the Certificate if they fulfill all course requirements at Dalhousie.

Overview:  The certificate in Public Sector Management will introduce students to the organizing principles and structures of the three levels of government: federal, provincial, and municipal.  Students completing this certificate will have a deeper understanding of the public policy process.  Students will understand the relationship between government and businesses in Canada.

Admission to Certificate

To enrol in the Certificate, students must declare the Certificate through Dal Online (https://dalonline.dal.ca>Web for Students>Admissions>Declare Major/Minor/Certificate).

Certificate requirements
 
9 credit hours:

MGMT 2801 Government Structure* 
MGMT 3802 Public Policy
MGMT 3810 Government Policy Towards Business
 
*Students will be required to complete MGMT 1302.03 before registering for this course.
 
All required courses for the Certificate must be completed at Dalhousie.  Students must obtain a minimum grade of (B-) for all courses counted toward the Certificate.
 
To graduate with the Certificate, students must apply to graduate with a Certificate per the timelines determined by the Registrar's Office.