Dalhousie MPA
Meaningful Change Driven by Community and Policy
Dalhousie’s Master of Public Administration program empowers students to tackle the world’s most intricate societal challenges, equipping them to make a meaningful impact on a global scale. Through a curriculum designed to inspire social change and navigate complex public ecosystems, students 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 fosters boundary-spanning expertise essential for addressing complex global issues effectively.
By integrating and understanding how various social identities intersect and impact policy outcomes, students are prepared to address issues with a holistic and inclusive approach.
Choose Your Pathway of Study
Length:
- Full-time: 2 years
- Part-time: 4–6 years
Mode of Delivery: In-person.
Ideal Candidate: This pathway is intended for individuals who have recently completed an undergraduate degree (direct entry) or early career professionals. Applicants typically have less than 5 years' work experience.
Length: Part-time/2.5–7 years
Mode of Delivery: Primarily online/blended with 3.5 days of in-person Core Course intensives offered on a rotating basis in Halifax, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver.
Ideal Candidate: This pathway is intended for mid-career working professionals who wish to advance their career. Applicants must have 5 or more years' relevant professional work experience.