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Graduate Diploma [Public Administration] From Dalhousie University

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Graduate Diploma (Public Administration)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Political Science,

Public Policy

CA$13,337/Yr

CA$13,337 /Yr

Dalhousie University offers Graduate Diploma in Public Administration for a duration of 1-year.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
This program is designed for public servants and others who have completed an undergraduate degree at a standing satisfactory for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
These courses include Research Methods and Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Practicum, Projects, Issues in Applied Economics, Management Without Borders, and others.
It combines the essential components of financial, economic, and policy analysis with organization and management theory, courses in quantitative methods.
The enrolment in the School is limited to approximately 45 full-time students per year.
Students study bt the faculty who brings world-class research and the experience of senior-level leaders into the classroom that is relevant for future public servants.
The program is ideal for someone with experience in the public sector who wishes to better understand the principles and concepts of the profession and learn some key specific skills.
Students may also apply for appropriate university-wide scholarships, such as the Killiam scholarships.
In this program, students have the option of transferring to the 2-year Master of Public Administration (MPA) program during their studies.
Job opportunities after Graduate Diploma in Public Administration are Administrative Officer, Personnel Management Specialist, etc and the average salary goes up to 39,034 USD.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Summer Intake	~~Feb 28, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$13337 (CAD 13337)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food	CA$9821 (CAD 9821)
Health Insurance	CA$500 (CAD 500)
Other Fees	CA$1012 (CAD 1012)
Total Cost	CA$11333 (CAD 11333)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	CA$13337 (CAD 13337)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.
Students for admission are accepted from all undergraduate backgrounds.
The student has GPA of 3.7 (A-) or higher over the four-year duration of the Dalhousie Bachelor of Management program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with an upper second class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Or, students must have a minimum average of grade B+ (75% or above) for UG studies.

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.

Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required document:

Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths and any work experience and/or education students have.
Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents. Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Administrative Officer
Personnel Management Specialist
Employee Relations Specialist
Administrative Manager

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	Scholarship per studentCA$ 150/Yr$150	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details