$11,137 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Graduate Diploma Public Administration
- Dalhousie University offers Graduate Diploma in Public Administration for a duration of 1-year.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is designed for public servants and others who have completed an undergraduate degree at a standing satisfactory for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
- These courses include Research Methods and Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Practicum, Projects, Issues in Applied Economics, Management Without Borders, and others.
- It combines the essential components of financial, economic, and policy analysis with organization and management theory, courses in quantitative methods.
- The enrolment in the School is limited to approximately 45 full-time students per year.
- Students study bt the faculty who brings world-class research and the experience of senior-level leaders into the classroom that is relevant for future public servants.
- The program is ideal for someone with experience in the public sector who wishes to better understand the principles and concepts of the profession and learn some key specific skills.
- Students may also apply for appropriate university-wide scholarships, such as the Killiam scholarships.
- In this program, students have the option of transferring to the 2-year Master of Public Administration (MPA) program during their studies.
- Job opportunities after Graduate Diploma in Public Administration are Administrative Officer, Personnel Management Specialist, etc and the average salary goes up to 39,034 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $10003 | $10003 |
| Health Insurance | $375 | $375 |
| Other Fees | $759 | $759 |
| Total Fees | $11137 | $11137 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 92 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.
- Students for admission are accepted from all undergraduate backgrounds.
- The student has GPA of 3.7 (A-) or higher over the four-year duration of the Dalhousie Bachelor of Management program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with an upper second class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, students must have a minimum average of grade B+ (75% or above) for UG studies.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.