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 2024	Fall 2024	Winter 2025	Spring/Summer 2025
Required Courses (9 credits)
CORG 651	Behaviour in Organizations			TUE WED
CPAG 610	Current Issues in Public Sector Management			WED
CPAG 615	Public Regulations and Ethics in the Public Sector			MON
Complementary Courses (6 credits):
3 credits from:
CPL2 633	Developing Leadership Skills
CPL2 634	Leading in Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces			SAT WED
3 credits from:
CGM2 610	Project Management: Tools and Techniques.			THU
CPAG 600	Lean Operations in Public Services
Or another 600-level course offered by the School of Continuing Studies and approved by the academic unit.