Two elective courses can be credited toward the credential requirements of both the MPA and the Certificate program, provided that they are appropriate for the Certificate program. Courses for the Certificate should be taken in an appropriate sequence and are credited as electives for the degree program and core credit for the Certificate program.
Please note: Taking the concurrent MPA and Graduate Certificate in Evaluation programs may extend the time of degree completion which also may result in additional fees per term to complete all requirements.
Please contact paservice1 uvic. Students in the MPA program can also complete a Graduate Certificate in Evaluation program concurrently with their graduate degree! Students will be charged a one-time fee upon admission to the concurrent Graduate Certificate program and can count evaluation courses as their two electives in the MPA program.
Please contact the program office for more details. If students do not complete concurrent program requirements according to the recommended schedule, this may result in additional fees.
Skip to global menu. Skip to primary navigation. Skip to secondary navigation. Group-based interactive assignments, discussion boards and simulations will allow you to engage with your cohort in a dynamic learning environment. There will also be two, brief in-person residencies in Saskatoon—one at the start and one at the end of your program. By coming together as a group, you will have an opportunity to build lasting professional networks and relationships with your fellow students, while hearing first-hand from JSGS faculty, executives-in-residence and guests.
Working professionals, like yourself, want skills and tools that you can immediately apply in your workplace. That is why we have tailored each course to include a series of case studies that require practical tools and academic insights for their solution. Since each case study will be weaved throughout three or four different courses, you will get an opportunity to see how different aspects of the program—e. During your program, you will connect with and learn first-hand from experienced practitioners and faculty.
This innovative combination will create a rich learning environment, where the material is brought to life. Why case studies? Within the public, private and non-profit sectors, policy professionals must engage with complex and challenging issues and must know how to frame, prioritize, and analyze problems. Case studies are a proven and effective tool that will be used to develop your core competencies and skills, while you learn how to bridge theory and practice.
Examples of case study topics may include carbon taxes, duty to consult, the Phoenix pay system, affordable housing, and Indigenous self-governance. Those online MPA students who started the program prior to then will be required to meet the program as it was constructed when they were admitted. The following listing of courses applies to all MPA students enrolled in the program prior to January MPA students are required to complete 36 credit units, consisting of eleven core courses 30 credit units and two elective courses 6 credit units.
The following listing of courses applies to all MPA students enrolled in the program starting in January MPA students are required to complete 36 credit units, consisting of ten core courses 30 credit units and two elective courses 6 credit units. The online MPA program is mainly offered online. However, a key feature of the program is its two short residencies at the beginning and end of the program.
Speakers may include a number of former senior public servants from the federal, provincial, municipal and Indigenous governments. The residencies also provide an important opportunity to get to know your cohort and peers. The residencies are offered only once during the academic year, and students will be informed at admission with regards to timing of their residencies.
Students can alternate between part-time and full-time study, as their work-life circumstances permit. The Online MPA program is developed to provide flexibility for students with busy work and life schedules. Except for the two residencies, the Online MPA courses are offered fully online and students are able to go through the core course content at the convenience of their own schedule. Find out more at an interactive, informative online information session. Or schedule a one-to-one information session regularly held in cities across Canada.
Click here to reserve your spot. Designed and delivered by internationally recognized academics and senior public service practitioners , our program's optimal blend of theory, analysis and day-to-day practical learning gives you a unique framework to address the complex national and global issues that leaders and executives face today and in the future.
Building on your existing expertise, we will help you strengthen your ability to respond effectively to complex policy and management issues — and to think strategically in order to anticipate and plan for future challenges.
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