Public Administration

Modern-day public administrators face challenges and changes on an unprecedented scale. From migration and technology to globalization, a range of issues is transforming public administration on a daily basis thus making the demand for professionals who understand the complexities of modern government to be increasingly high in the public, private and voluntary sectors.Modern-day public administrators face challenges and changes on an unprecedented scale. From migration and technology to globalization, a range of issues is transforming public administration on a daily basis thus making the demand for professionals who understand the complexities of modern government to be increasingly high in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Our course in public administration is the starting point for careers formulating policy or improving delivery of government services. Our graduates can find positions with government agencies, non-profit organizations and other sectors.

The program in public administration exposes students to theories of governance and practical approaches to the effective management of public institutions. Courses incorporate ideas from political science and other social sciences such as accounting, law and management to explore the roles organizations play in society. The curriculum of this public administration course enables students to gain skills in analysis, communications, research, planning and financial management. Graduates typically find themselves in Entry-level public administration jobs with governments or local authorities. Department managers.

Careers opportunities

With a Bachelor of Public Administration degree, you can start your career in any level of government or within a non-profit organization. Some of these positions include:

• Budget analyst
• City/regional district manager
• Fundraising manager
• First Nation Band administrator
• General operations manager
• Grant administrator
• Human services director
• Legislative support
• Policy analyst
• Program director
• Public works director
• Parks and recreation superintendent
• Treaty researcher
• City manager.
• Economic development officer.
• Human resource manager.