Master of Public Administration (Management)

Program Format

Delivery Format: Blended/Online
Enrollment Options: Part-Time

Fee Information

Fee Format: Per-Course Fee
International Tuition Fee: Payable based on non-thesis rate and credit hours of registration

Program Overview

Master of Public Administration (Management) The MPA (M) program is one of the finest examples of blended learning at the graduate level in Canada, combining distance learning with classroom instruction. This cutting-edge Master’s degree is specifically designed for dedicated and goal-oriented mid-career public service professional who wish to pursue advanced management education on a part-time basis. The MPA (M) emphasizes the theory, analysis and practice of public policy and management. Dalhousie professors, in collaboration with public sector specialists, authored the MPA (M) courses to address the specific concerns and realities of today's public sector and NGO. A management team from the School of Public Administration ensures that the courses are integrated yet individually focused, and that the curriculum builds a firm academic foundation for the practice of public administration.

The program focuses on core public administration disciplinary areas including human resource management, public policy, economics, accounting and research methods. It also emphasizes people, relationships and organizational culture, and addresses transparency, ethics, accountability, integrity, leadership and change.

Educational methods use interactive, web-facilitated instruction, classroom sessions and problem-based evaluation. The varied means of learning allow candidates to develop the skills and analytical ability necessary to successfully address current issues and priorities in the public sector.