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Information combined with Public Administration (MI) (MPA)

Get both a Master’s of Information and Master’s of Public Administration in this combined degree.

Program Type
Master
Faculty
Location
Program Start
September
Program Options
Combined degree
Course-based
Thesis

Why choose this program?

The MI/MPA  combined program allows you to get two degrees in three years instead of four

Careers

A joint MI/MPA degree offers opportunities in public policy analysis, international development, government consulting, nonprofit management, and data-driven decision-making roles across various sectors.

Admission requirements

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


To be admitted to a combined degree program, students must satisfy the entrance requirements of both degree programs and apply for each program separately. For admission requirements, please refer to the listings for both degree programs.

Financial information

At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.

Program options

Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis. 

Course-based: Focus on a course-based program to build your professional skills and knowledge.

Co-op: Gain professional work experience through a practicum, or extended work placement

All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

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