Public Administration (MPA)
The Master of Public Administration is a Joint Master’s Program (JMP) offered by The University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. Students in the program acquire in-depth knowledge of both the theory and the practice of government organizations, including knowledge of political, economic, social, and other contexts in which they operate. MPA students have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience through the Cooperative Education option in the program.
The objective of the joint MPA program is to provide students — both full- and part-time — with a sound knowledge of public administration. The approach is interdisciplinary, although courses in Political Science (at UWinnipeg) and Political Studies (at UManitoba) are emphasized.
The core program exposes all students to a common set of courses designed to encourage both innovative and integrative perspectives. There are also opportunities to take a range of policy courses in the areas of health care, public finance, aboriginal government, and organizational change.
Students complete 36 credits of course work in the program and two work terms of 13 weeks each. The maximum time to complete the MPA Program for part-time students is six years.
Admission Requirements
The joint MPA Program is a multi-disciplinary program admitting students with undergraduate work from a variety of backgrounds including political science, sociology, social work, science, economics, business and nursing. Students may be recommended for admission with a four-year undergraduate degree and a GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of their undergraduate degree.
How To Apply
Students must apply for this joint program through the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba. For information regarding the application procedure please visit: umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/public-administration-mpa.
Deadline for application is January 15th for enrolment in September.
Program Contacts
Dr. Malcolm Bird, MPA Associate Chair and Co-op Program Supervisor (UW)
phone: 204.786.9122
email: m.bird@uwinnipeg.ca (preferred)
Lou Lepine, Administrative Assistant (UW)
phone: 204.786.9340
email: l.lepine@uwinnipeg.ca (preferred)
web: uwinnipeg.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-programs/joint-master-of-public-administration.html
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this webpage differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Program Contacts
Dr. Malcolm Bird, MPA Associate Chair and Co-op Program Supervisor (UW)
P: 204.786.9122
E: m.bird@uwinnipeg.ca (preferred)
Lou Lepine, Administrative Assistant (UW)
P: 204.786.9340
E: l.lepine@uwinnipeg.ca (preferred)
W: uwinnipeg.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-programs/joint-master-of-public-administration.html
In any case where The University of Winnipeg Academic Calendar and this fact sheet differ, the current Calendar takes precedence.
Last Updated: 08/01/2024
Last Updated: 08/01/2024