British Columbia,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Local Government Administration in Prince George Canada | University of Northern British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
|
Prince George Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
26,753
(c. USD19,187.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This Certificate offers an in-depth examination of municipal governance in Canada, particularly within British Columbia. The program enhances UNBC's degree offerings and equips students with skills for careers in municipal administration, public policy, urban planning, and community economic development. Several courses fulfill provincial certification requirements for local government professionals.
Rooted in Political Science and Environmental Planning disciplines, the Local Government Administration Certificate comprises 10 courses (30 credits), including four electives. Students select electives from two specialization tracks: Policy/Administration or Planning/Economic Development. Participants may focus on one specialization (taking four courses from one track) or pursue a generalist approach (combining two courses from each track). All prerequisite courses must be completed before enrolling in certificate electives.
The Certificate can be completed independently or alongside a degree program. Admission requirements mirror UNBC's general undergraduate standards. Transfer credits may be applied to the Certificate, up to a maximum of 15 credit hours where applicable.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
UNBC welcomes applications for admission from qualified students from other countries International secondary and postsecondary credentials are considered International students must meet the equivalent of the criteria outlined for high school admission and university transfer in British Columbia. Admission is based on the comparison of standards for credentials and grading in the country of origin.
For admission from a GCE system or equivalent a minimum of two Advanced A level subjects and three Ordinary O level subjects must be completed with an overall GPA of C or higher in order to be considered for admission All A level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C Students may substitute two Advanced Subsidiary AS level subjects for one A level.
Students who are awarded an International Baccalaureate IB diploma may be awarded up to 30 credit hours of transfer credit upon receipt of the official transcript from the IB headquarters Students who are awarded the diploma must have an overall standing of four with no course below a three Diploma students are required to present three higher-level subjects and three subsidiary-level subjects in order to be eligible for transfer credit.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test with not less than 20 in each of the Reading Listening Writing or Speaking components score of at least 230 in the computer-based test or at least 570 in the paper-based test.
IELTS International English Language Testing System Academic score of at least 6.5 overall with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules
PTE Pearson Test of English Academic overall score of 65 with not less than 60 in each of reading writing listening and speaking.
A final grade of 2.00 C or better in an articulated BCCAT EAP BC Council on Admissions and Transfer English for Academic Purposes 4 program.
A final grade of 50 percent or better in English Studies 12 from the British Columbia high school system.
A final grade of 75 percent B or better in a university-transferable English course.
A final grade of 75 percent or better in CBSE Central Board of Secondary Education CISCE Council for The Indian School Certificate Examinations Class XII English Core.
Completion of two full years of full-time degree level studies or equivalent at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction.
For admission from a GCE system or equivalent a minimum of two Advanced A level subjects and three Ordinary O level subjects must be completed with an overall GPA of C or higher in order to be considered for admission All A level subjects presented for admission must have a grade of at least C Students may substitute two Advanced Subsidiary AS level subjects for one A level.
Students who are awarded an International Baccalaureate IB diploma may be awarded up to 30 credit hours of transfer credit upon receipt of the official transcript from the IB headquarters Students who are awarded the diploma must have an overall standing of four with no course below a three Diploma students are required to present three higher-level subjects and three subsidiary-level subjects in order to be eligible for transfer credit.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 90 or higher in the internet-based test with not less than 20 in each of the Reading Listening Writing or Speaking components score of at least 230 in the computer-based test or at least 570 in the paper-based test.
IELTS International English Language Testing System Academic score of at least 6.5 overall with not less than 6.0 in any of the four modules
PTE Pearson Test of English Academic overall score of 65 with not less than 60 in each of reading writing listening and speaking.
A final grade of 2.00 C or better in an articulated BCCAT EAP BC Council on Admissions and Transfer English for Academic Purposes 4 program.
A final grade of 50 percent or better in English Studies 12 from the British Columbia high school system.
A final grade of 75 percent B or better in a university-transferable English course.
A final grade of 75 percent or better in CBSE Central Board of Secondary Education CISCE Council for The Indian School Certificate Examinations Class XII English Core.
Completion of two full years of full-time degree level studies or equivalent at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction.
Tuition
CAD
26,753