Bachelor (Public Administration)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 3 years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification English
  • Program Level Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake Winter, Summer, and Fall
  • Minimum GPA 5

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
INR 8,551 INR 1,869,050

Program Description

  • Bachelor of Public Administration at York University is offered as a 4-year teaching program.
  • This course is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
  • Public management leaders must have multidisciplinary knowledge, critical skills, and abilities to realize their vision to advance the public interest.
  • At York, students prepare leaders for the broader public sector that spans all levels of government, public institutions, and non-profit organizations, who can excel and thrive in a dynamic multicultural environment.
  • The Bachelor of Public Administration is an Honours only program and students also have the option to specialize in one of three streams:
    • Law, Justice and Public Policy
    • Management
    • Policy Analysis
  • Many courses involve simulations and exercises drawn from real-world scenarios at all three levels of the Canadian government.
  • The graduates also work as policy analysts, legal and regulatory compliance officers, consultants, and government relations managers in the private sector.
  • Students in the Public Administration program take courses from a mix of disciplines that provide a breadth of knowledge and opportunities to develop critical thinking, analytical capabilities, and management skills.
  • A limited number of practicum and internship placements are available for qualified students.
  • As a Public Administration student, they will have the opportunity to gain experience through field placements in Public Administration-related organizations.
  • The program is staffed by faculty with strong research records and many years of combined experience in active public service. 
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 43,000 USD.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  •  Students must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) degree.
  •  Students must have to complete the following course such as:
    • English (ENG4U)
    • Four additional 4U or M courses
    • 4U math
  • To gain admission to this program, the student's academic average should be in the mid-70s.
Indian Student Eligibility: 

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
  • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
  • Intermediate Examination Certificate
  • Pre-University Examination Certificate
  • Students also have to complete the Grade XII math course.
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.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Following Documents are required to attend this program:
  • Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
  • Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and references should submit along with the application system.
  • Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
  • Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.