The MBA with specialization in Public Policy and Management is designed for individuals aspiring to careers in public administrations and not-for-profit organizations. It is designed to give students experience in addressing the challenges and applying analytical skills to deliver effective consensus-building strategies for success in public management and administration.

Students are required to complete a minimum of ★60 in coursework, including a ★3 capping exercise.

Coursework (★57):

BUS 501

MBA core courses

One ★3 Strategic Management in the Public Sector course

Three ★3 Public Policy and Management electives (chosen from an approved list)

One ★3 project covering a public management topic

Four ★3 approved graduate-level electives

Capping Exercise (★3):

SEM 641 - Business Strategy

Ethics Requirement:

The FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is fulfilled through registration in SEM 652.

Professional Development Requirement:

Students in the MBA with Specialization in Public Policy and Management fulfill the FGSR Professional Development Requirement through their program.

Length of Program:

Students enrolled in this program on a full-time basis can complete it in two calendar years however, it may be possible to accelerate studies with the completion of courses during Spring/Summer. Alternatively, this course-based MBA program may be taken on a part-time basis.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MBA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six year.