Objectives

The online 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and Governance focusses on the core competencies and tools needed for a career in public administration. These competencies include analysing legal and ethical issues relevant to public services; providing leadership in equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in the workplace; building processes and systems in public organizations; and responding as appropriate to current issues and practices that affect day-to-day operations and decision-making.

Courses

Number	Title	Prerequisites	Available Times
			Spring/Summer 2025	Fall 2025	Winter 2026	Spring/Summer 2026
Required Courses (9 credits)
CORG 651	Behaviour in Organizations		SAT	TUE WED
CPAG 610	Current Issues in Public Sector Manageme ...			WED
CPAG 615	Public Regulations and Ethics in the Pub ...			MON
Complementary Courses (6 credits):
3 credits from:
CPL2 633	Developing Leadership Skills				SAT
CPL2 634	Leading in Diverse and Inclusive Workpla ...			SAT
3 credits from:
CGM2 610	Project Management: Tools and Techniques ...			THU	WED
CPAG 600	Lean Operations in Public Services				THU
Or another 600-level course offered by the School of Continuing Studies and approved by the academic unit.