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.
Accreditation
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.”
