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I look forward to welcoming you to our Graduate Certificate in Advanced Public Administration and Governance program. Newly revised and updated, the program focuses on developing advanced competencies to lead in public administration. At the core of this online program is a learner-centered instructional methodology which includes simulations, experiential activities, and case studies to go beyond knowledge and theory.

Our instructors and students make up a community passionate about public administration. We have created an online environment that makes learning fun, hands-on, and engaging. Classes are taught by public services experts and practitioners. Guest speakers make each class engaging and interactive. Group activities and interactions are an integral part of the program; the ability to network with like-minded individuals and learn from your peers is important. Our students come from Canada and other parts of the world, as well as from a variety of backgrounds, both those employed in public administration and those who are not.

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to lead organizational teams, facilitate strategic thinking and solve problems using multiple project management and lean techniques; analyze public financials, and design and generate governance plans and leadership approaches.

Nadège Firsova, PhD
Academic Program Coordinator, Public Administration and Governance programs
Academic Director, Public Administration and Governance domain

This program is a good fit for you if are you are:

• An early or mid-career professional who wants to begin a career in the public sector

or

• A mid-career professional who wants to move to a higher position in the public sector, such as a Manager of Government Relations or Director of Public Services

The program is designed to enable you to:

• Facilitate strategic thinking problem-solving, and decision-making in organizations in response to changing conditions
• Analyze financial statements, budgets, costing, and key elements of the accounting framework
• Design and generate governance plans and leadership approaches
• Lead public and non-profit organizations
• Plan, schedule, and develop projects
• Analyze, evaluate, and apply lean project management techniques

Online, Full-time or Part-time, Evenings, Saturdays

1. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an approved university with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.0 in the last two years of full-time academic studies.

   * If your CGPA is lower than the above requirement, please submit the following for consideration with your application and official transcript.

   a) Letter of Intent: A letter, one to two pages in length, single-spaced, written in English or French, which addresses the following:

   • basis for interest in the program;
   • your knowledge that would be pertinent to the program;
   • your interest in the field of study and the reasons for applying to our program;
   • plans for integrating the training into your current or future career;
   • a description of your professional experience and its relevance, if applicable, to the program;
   • awards received or other contributions;
   • any additional information relevant to your application.

   b) Curriculum Vitae

   c) Two Letters of Reference:ÌýAt least one should be from a current or former employer.

2. In addition, applicants must:
   
   a) have successfully completed the ºÚÁÏÉç Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and Governance
   
   OR
   
   b) have a minimum of two years of recent, relevant work experience in public administration; those applying on the basis of recent, relevant work experience in the field must include a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, and two reference letters with their application.
3. Applicants must provide proof of English Language proficiency.

• Manager in the public sector
• Manager in social services
• Government Relations Manager
• Government Affairs Manager
• Administrative Services Manager
• Lobbyist

Students who have been admitted toÌýonline programsÌýwill be subject to deregulated fees if they are studying with a residence address outside the province, as the government does not fund the University for credit activities that are followed outside Quebec. All students will have to self-declare their location of study each term inÌý. Consult the student accounts website –ÌýOnline Programs pageÌýfor more information.

This program is an Online (Distance Learning) program.

Since by definition distance learning does not require one to be in Canada, a study permit cannot be issued for this type of program, nor can one’s immigration status be changed (or renewed). For more information, please visit ÌýandÌý.