Honours BSocSc Public Administration and Master of Arts Public Administration

The study of public administration seeks to advance our understanding of how governments work and of their role in contemporary societies. It examines public management principles from various perspectives (administration, financial management, human resources, ethics, administrative reforms, governance, etc.) and the processes involved in designing public policies (policy cycle, roles of various stakeholders, ideologies, contextual factors, etc.). The program offers a high-quality education to students before specializing in public policy or public management during a one-year Master's degree. This fast-track path is designed for those who wish to quickly acquire the skills needed to assume responsibilities as public managers and policy analysts. This program is offered in English and in French.

Generally, to be admitted to an undergraduate program, you have to meet the following criteria: You have obtained or are in the process of obtaining your secondary school diploma or your country’s equivalent diploma.You are registered in or have passed at least five courses at the highest secondary school level available to you.You are completing all the prerequisites for the program you are applying for. You must complete all prerequisite courses for a program at the highest secondary school level available to you, unless otherwise indicated.