MA in Public Administration [Research Paper] [Co-Op] in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa

The School of Political Studies within the Faculty of Social Science provides graduate-level education, awarding Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Public Administration.

The master's programs focus on delivering advanced theoretical and conceptual frameworks, helping students comprehend and evaluate public administration while preparing them with practical expertise for dynamic organizational settings. A strong emphasis is placed on cultivating research capabilities.

The MA curriculum introduces students to rigorous knowledge-generation techniques while enhancing their foundational and applied research competencies. Additionally, it fosters their ability to derive actionable insights from research, empowering them as effective public managers and policy analysts.

The PhD program equips students for careers in academia and advanced research. Each program element—courses, comprehensive exams, thesis proposal, dissertation, and defense—is structured to develop autonomous, high-caliber research skills in social sciences.

Students can specialize in two interconnected public administration domains: public management and public policy, representing core aspects of the discipline.

While the MA program accommodates both full- and part-time enrollment, the PhD is exclusively full-time. Instruction is available in French and English, with bilingual participation encouraged. MA candidates may opt for either a thesis or research paper track.