Level 2 Public Administration and Governance

Description

Level up your public-sector leadership skills with a Level 2 Public Administration and Governance certificate

Is it time to take your career in the public service to the next level? Complete the Certificate in Level 2 Public Administration and Governance at The Chang School to help you move up in the public sector.
 
This public administration certificate provides advanced knowledge that can help propel your public-sector career forward. If you want a certificate that will give you both highly tailored practical skills and theoretical knowledge, you’ve come to the right place. Our public administration courses cover subject matter like Canadian politics and government, Indigenous politics and governance, public budget policy, and the politics of work and labour. We also provide training in economics to help you master the intricacies of public-sector finance – and give you another covetable skill set for your resumé.
 
Our public administration courses are taught by public-service practitioners with tons of experience in the public sector, so they can share their wealth of real-world public policy and administration experience with you, and prepare you for what life on the job will really be like. Collaborating with them and your fellow learners will also help you start or continue building your professional network, even before you finish your certificate and enter the job market.
 
You can complete this public administration certificate in as little as one year, and schedule your online and in-person classes to work with your existing schedule. Once you graduate, you’ll be able to pursue promotions and leadership roles in community-based organizations, international government organizations, interest groups, non-governmental organizations, policy units, and non-profit-sector organizations. You can even use this training to branch into the private sector, in roles that liaise with public-sector organizations.
 
There is endless opportunity in the public sector: are you ready to pursue it?
 
Who should take this Level 2 Public Administration and Governance certificate?
  • You’re working in the public sector and want to advance your career
  • You’re a new graduate who’s interested in a career in the public service
Admission Criteria
 
Required:
  • Level 1 Certificate in Public Administration and Governance 
If you are an undergraduate student, you should be aware of possible certificate restrictions. Check Curriculum Advising for complete details.
 
Certificate Requirements
  • 1 from Core Required Courses
  • 3 courses from Elective Core Courses (not previously taken in the Certificate in Level 1 Public Administration and Governance)
  • 1 Lower-Level Liberal Studies Elective from Table A
  • 1 Core Electives Economics Course
  • 2 Open Elective courses
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.67+
Note: If you wish to obtain your Level 1 Certificate in Public Administration and Governance or the Level 2 Certificate in Public Administration and Governance, you must apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for admission to the Public Administration and Governance BA (Honours) program. Do not use the standard continuing education certificate application. Upon completing this certificate and the Level 1 Certificate in Public Administration and Governance, you may continue your studies to earn a BA (Honours) in Public Administration and Governance from Toronto Metropolitan University.
 
Core Required Courses
  • CPPA 211 Public Policy
Elective Core Courses (select 3)

Choose 3 courses not previously taken in the Certificate in Level 1 Public Administration and Governance.
  • CPPA 120 Canadian Politics and Government
  • CPPA 121 Ontario Politics and Government
  • CPPA 122 Local Politics and Government
  • CPPA 124 Indigenous Politics and Governance
  • CPPA 235 Theories of the State
  • CPPA 303 Public Budget Policy/Politics
  • CPPA 319 Politics of Work and Labour
Lower Liberal Studies Elective - Table A (select 1)
 
Liberal Studies courses are indicated by “LL” for Lower Level and “UL” for Upper Level. Consult the Undergraduate Calendar for the complete list of Liberal Studies courses. Once you have chosen your course, return to The Chang School website to search for its availability.

Core Elective Economics Course (select 1)
  • CECN 101 Principles of Microeconomics
  • CECN 104 Introductory Microeconomics
  • CECN 110 The Economy and Society
  • CECN 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • CECN 204 Introductory Macroeconomics
  • CECN 210 Understanding Economics
  • CECN 320 Introduction to Financial Economics

Open Electives (select 2 courses)
 
Consult the Undergraduate Calendar, for a complete list of appropriate courses. Once you have chosen your course, return to The Chang School website to search for its availability.

CGEN PRE Two Open Electives
 
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
 

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