Master of Public Administration

Western's Masters of Public Administration (MPA) is designed for mid-career local government administrators who wish to further their public management skills, as well as for future professionals looking to enter the field. The MPA is Canada’s only public administration program with a local focus. MPA courses offer specialized education in local administration and policy analysis, thoroughly preparing students for the challenges of modern community, urban and regional governance and administration.Program Length3 Terms (Full-time studies)7-10 Terms (Part-time studies)

Applicants without relevant employment experience must possess a four year honours degree in the social sciences with at least a B plus average and demonstrate that they have taken at least two senior undergraduate courses concerned with local government public administration andor urban studies Applicants who have at least five years of Canadian local government employment experience are also expected to have an undergraduate or professional degree but recommendations for special admission can be made in exceptional circumstances on a casebycase basis Applicants without an undergraduate or professional degree must submit a oneor twopage statement explaining how they think their experience compensates for their lack of formal academic qualifications