• Western's Diploma in Public Administration (DPA) is designed especially for mid-career local government administrators who wish to further develop their public management perspectives and skills. Most such administrators are in municipal government, but some are employed by separate boards, provincial ministries, not-for-profit organizations or in the private sector.
  • DPA Courses offer specialized education in local administration and policy analysis, giving the experienced student the prospect of being better prepared for the challenges of the modern community, urban and regional governance and administration. The Diploma has been offered annually since 1974.