Juris Doctor / Master of Public Administration (JD/MPA): Fees & Entry Requirements at Dalhousie University, Canada

Juris Doctor / Master of Public Administration (JD/MPA)

Canada

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What will I learn?

The MPA program seeks to equip students with the management skills required by public service organizations and an understanding of the organization processes and policies of government its public agencies and the policy groups that work in the public sector. This dual focus is a unique characteristic of the MPA program and makes it highly suited for those interested in a career in the public sector.It is specifically designed for highly motivated and dedicated individuals interested in pursuing a career in the service of the public making it possible to realize advanced educational objectives and achieve academic ambitions in public policy and public management.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Management

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$36,568.75 (22,17,766) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must haveFour-year Bachelors degreeMinimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of studyDegree granted by university of recognized standingMPA

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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