Public Administration and Governance (BA (Hons)) Part time

Bachelor's degree

In Toronto (Canada)

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Toronto (Canada)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

You will use in-depth understanding of policy and administration to effect change in federal, provincial or municipal government; social service agencies; non-profit organizations; or the private sector. You may work as a policy analyst, public relations officer, issues manager, political analyst, speech writer, political/campaign strategist, compliance officer, constituency manager, communications officer, or partnerships consultant. You can also pursue professional programs such as public policy, public administration and law; or an advanced degree in social sciences.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Toronto (Canada)
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Start date

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About this course

This part-time program for public administration professionals in the public, non-profit or private sectors provides the knowledge and skills necessary to advance careers. You’ll learn how governments make decisions, how to develop, analyze and manage policies, and how the latest developments, issues and initiatives in the public sector affect society as a whole. Your access to research scholars, practicum options, specialized program options for First Nations administrators, and a variety of class formats (evening classes, online distance education and hybrid delivery) will prepare you to make a difference.

Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:

English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
Note: the minimum grade required in the subject prerequisite (normally in the 70% range) will be determined subject to competition
The ability to meet Ryerson Mature Student Guidelines

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Politics
  • Financial Management
  • Evaluation
  • Governance
  • Financial
  • Public
  • Planning
  • E-government
  • Public Sector
  • Government

Course programme

Level 1
  • Cdn Public Administration I: Institutions
  • Cdn Public Administration II: Processes
  • Rights, Equity and the State
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Two courses from the following:
  • Canadian Politics and Government
  • Ontario Politics and Government
  • Local Politics and Government
  • Indigenous Politics and Governance
Level 2
  • Public Policy
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Three courses from the following (not previously taken):
  • Canadian Politics and Government
  • Ontario Politics and Government
  • Local Politics and Government
  • Indigenous Politics and Governance
  • Theories of the State
  • Financial Management
  • Politics of Work and Labour
  • Dispute Resolution in Indigenous Context
  • Sustainable Development and First Nations
PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: One course from the following:
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • The Economy and Society
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Introductory Macroeconomics
  • Understanding Economics
  • Evolution of the Global Economy
  • Introduction to Financial Economics
Level 3 - Research Paper Option
  • Research Methods in Public Administration
  • Public Policy Research Paper
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Eight courses from the following (not previously taken):
  • Theories of the State
  • Administrative Law
  • Financial Management
  • Politics of Work and Labour
  • Theories of Bureaucracy
  • Collaborative Governance
  • Program Planning and Evaluation
  • e-Government
  • Issues in Public Administration
  • Advanced Public Policy
  • Comparative Public Policy
  • Intergovernmental Relations
  • Public Administration Themes
  • Public Sector Leadership
REQUIRED GROUP 2: Two courses from the following:
  • Social Policy
  • Education Politics and Policy
  • Canadian Foreign Policy
  • Government and the Economy
  • Environmental Politics and Policy
  • Global Cities
Level 3 - Practicum Option
  • Research Methods in Public Administration
  • Practicum
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Eight courses from the following (not previously taken):
  • Theories of the State
  • Administrative Law
  • Financial Management
  • Politics of Work and Labour
  • Theories of Bureaucracy
  • Collaborative Governance
  • Program Planning and Evaluation
  • e-Government
  • Issues in Public Administration
  • Advanced Public Policy
  • Comparative Public Policy
  • Intergovernmental Relations
  • Public Administration Themes
  • Public Sector Leadership
Level 3 - Practicum Option: First Nations
  • Research Methods in Public Administration
  • Practicum
REQUIRED GROUP 1: Eight courses from the following (not previously taken):
  • Financial Management
  • Theories of Bureaucracy
  • Program Planning and Evaluation
  • e-Government
  • Advanced Public Policy
  • Intergovernmental Relations
  • Comparative Indigenous Politics/Policies
  • Indigenous Public/Private Partnerships
  • Administrative Law in Indigenous Context
  • Dispute Resolution in Indigenous Context
  • Current Issues in Indigenous Governance
  • Sustainable Development and First Nations

Additional information

Part-Time Format (One to Eight or More Courses)

Domestic Fees Range: $878 - $5,291
International Fees Range: $2,996 - $22,243

Public Administration and Governance (BA (Hons)) Part time

Price on request