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    Public Administration (MPA)

    Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University

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    Canada, Halifax

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    275

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Halifax

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 20 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 30,275  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Public Administration (MPA)

    About

    Why choose this program?

    Dalhousie’s Master of Public Administration program empowers you to tackle the world’s most intricate societal challenges, equipping you to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

    Through a curriculum designed to inspire social change and navigate complex public ecosystems, you’ll gain the skills to collaborate across boundaries and drive transformation in public organizations. By offering a diverse range of perspectives in politics and policy, the program teaches you how to address complex global issues effectively.

    This is a direct-entry program, meaning all undergraduate degrees are acceptable, and no experience is necessary for admission. Students can directly enter the profession after graduating.

    Professional: This course-based master’s program will enable you to acquire specialized knowledge, enhance critical skills, and advance your career. Learn more about professional master's degrees at Dal.

    MPA '19 graduate

    Blair Jones, Policy Analyst, Office of Strategic Policy & Planning, Public Health Agency of Canada

    “Many of my achievements have come from being able to draw on leadership experience gained through the MPA program by getting involved with various volunteer groups (the Public Administration Student Society, PHAC’s Young Professionals Network, and the Institute of Public Administration Canada). These opportunities have connected me with a wide range of friends and colleagues that I can lean on for support and mentorship as I continue to advance my career.”

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.


    Program-specific requirements

    This program requires you to meet the following criteria:

    Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours (2 years) of study.

    If required, TOEFL iBT scores of at least 92, or IELTS (Academic) scores of at least 7.

    Questions about admissions or the application process?

    Career

    Careers

    The MPA helps you gain management skills that will allow you to excel in a variety of roles in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.

    Possible careers include:

    • management consultant
    • policy analyst
    • communications advisor
    • research and statistical officer
    • fundraising and development

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 30,275 

    Application Fee

    CAD  
    Dalhousie University

    Public Administration (MPA)

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