• Dalhousie University offers a Master of Public Administration for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This degree is specifically designed for highly motivated and dedicated individuals interested in pursuing a career in the service of the public sectors.
  • The School of Public Administration offers several innovative combined degrees that allow students to explore intersecting fields of study, including:
    • Master of Public Administration (MPA)
    • Information management (MPA/MI)
    • Law (MPA/JD)
    • Graduate Diploma in Public Administration (GDPA)
  • The combined degrees allow students to complete two degrees in less time, and to build a unique set of skills.
  • This program has a part-time program that can be completed in a maximum of 6 years.
  • Students will need a total of 54 credit hours i.e. 30 credit hours for core courses and 24 credit hours for electives course plus 2 PD courses (0 credit hours) for completion of the Master of Public Administration program.
  • The MPA program is accredited by the Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA).
  • Almost 80% of students had found meaningful, full-time employment within 2 months of their graduation.
  • University provides the facilities that 100% of the students were able to find an internship as part of this program.
  • During the inter-session between the 2 years of study, students have the opportunity to be employed in the public sector.
  • The average salary goes up to 48,000 USD after completion of the program.