Master of Public Policy and Administration

The Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) develops leaders who are sensitive to issues of social justice and capable of addressing today’s complex policy problems. The program shapes future policymakers, public administrators, and community-based professionals seeking to impact systemic social change. Students in the program participate in small, dynamic classes with a cohort of learners and receive individualized attention to support their learning. Graduates are prepared for diverse career pathways including with municipal, provincial, and federal governments and agencies, as well as with nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and research institutes.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Execute the core facets of the policymaking process.
• Analyze how social and economic structures contribute to contemporary social issues and experiences of marginalization and inequity.
• Develop appropriate leadership skills for public and/or nonprofit organizations.
• Identify the impact of key developments and contextual factors on Canadian governance and leadership in public and nonprofit organizations.
• Apply a range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies in the development, analysis, and evaluation of public policy.
• Apply the associated standards of ethical behavior for professionals in the public and/or nonprofit sectors.
• Construct strategies to engage diverse stakeholders in collaborative program, policy, and governance processes.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with a diverse and changing citizenry.