Public Administration Management (MPA) (M)

Frequently asked questions

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  2.5 - 7 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  This program requires you to meet the following criteria: | Academic and professional requirements | At least five years of professional and relevant workplace experience. (For this purpose, professional indicates that an undergraduate degree or specific technical training/certification is typically required for the type of position held.) | A four-year undergraduate degree with at least a 3.0 GPA from a university recognized by the senate of Dalhousie University. | Exceptions | We consider applications from people without a university degree on a case-by-case basis. If you choose to apply without a degree, you’ll need to create a portfolio of the learning you’ve achieved through formal education or training, workplace experience or other activities. | When considering your application, we will pay particular attention to analytical skills and competencies relevant to advanced study in public administration. | Finally, upon admission, a student may request advanced placement credits based on graduate courses completed within a previous undergraduate or graduate program, that are deemed equivalent to graduate courses within the MPA(M) program. | English language requirements | Verification of language proficiency is required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Results from the following tests are accepted to apply to the MPA (M) program: | Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) | Graduate Record Examination (GRE) | Please visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies website for more information. | Note for international applicants | Attendance at in-person sessions (2.5 days for each course) is a mandatory and important component of the programs. Travel to Canada for intensives sessions will be required. | Please note that this program is part-time and does not meet the requirements for obtaining an international student visa. | Questions about admissions or the application process? | Have more questions about the program? | Connect with our recruitment team: Email fomgrad@dal.ca | Fill out our information request form · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: The Faculty of Graduate Studies will waive the language test if you completed your degree at a recognised university where the language of instruction is English and in a country where English is one of the official languages; the waiver is requested during the application process. Completion of Dalhousie English Language Studies 'English for Academic Purposes - Level 2' with an overall grade of A- is also accepted. Source: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/gradstudies/apply-graduate-studies/admission-requirements/english-requirements.html · GRE/GMAT: - Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) || - Graduate Record Examination (GRE) · Application fee: CAD 115.00

• Is there a scholarship?

  Fee format | Per-course fee, charged as you register. | International tuition fee | Payable based on non-thesis rate and credit hours of registration. | Plan for your investment | At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies rather than worry about their personal finances. | Learn more about tuition, fees, and scholarships for future Dal graduate students