$25,093 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Public Administration [M.P.A]
- Master of Public Administration at Queen’s University is offered as a 1-year program.
- This university ranked #5 among medical-doctoral universities in Canada in Maclean's 2019 University.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Public Administration graduate program is a bridge between the academic world and the world of public affairs.
- The multi-disciplinary MPA program is focused on policy analysis, development, and implementation, preparing new and experienced professionals for rewarding careers in the public and non-profit sectors.
- The graduates have gone on hold positions as ministers and senior officials in municipal, provincial and federal governments.
- They also provide leadership in hospitals, community organizations, and national associations across Canada.
- The program has been preparing students at the entry and mid-career levels for leadership roles in public service and policy-making for more than thirty-five years.
- The program's emphasis is on public policy and the broad social, economic and political context within which public organizations operate.
- The program aims to develop policy leaders. Policy leadership requires skills in policy analysis and the capacity to implement new solutions.
- The School of Policy Studies offers a rich and rewarding learning experience that is unsurpassed in Canada and matched only by the best public policy programs in the world.
- The MPA curriculum includes core courses in economics, policy analysis, governance, management, and quantitative methods.
- Through elective courses in the School, students apply their skills to the analysis and resolution of concrete policy and management problems.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $20174 |
| Health Insurance | $430 |
| Other Fees | $4490 |
| Total Fees | $25093 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree in Public Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.3/4 (75-79% or B+ grade) is required to be eligible for the program in their last two years of study.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
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 to get admission to this program.