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McGill SCS Professional Development Certificate in Parliamentary Governance

 

Combining contemporary theory and global good practice, this program integrates findings from cutting-edge parliamentary research projects into the curriculum. It is designed to empower elected and appointed Members of Parliament and Senators to learn and apply international good practices in the context of their parliament and constituencies. Participants have a unique opportunity to learn from and comment on research findings, and turn them into actionable knowledge.

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Type: Professional Development Certificate
Courses:   4
Credits: 13 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
Schedule:   Part-time
Delivery: Online (optional 1-week in-person residency)
Unit:  Administration and Governance
Questions?   parl.scs [at] mcgill.ca

 

 

Key Features
  • Content includes the application of global good practice and contemporary research to parliamentary processes in participants’ own countries.
  • Our faculty includes former leading parliamentarians and senior parliamentary staff from around the world, as well as prominent experts from international and national institutions and organizations.
  • An optional one-week intensive in-person residency, held at McGill University’s downtown campus in Montreal or at one of our partner’s facilities, offers the opportunity for in-depth discussions with instructors and other parliamentarians.
  • Peer learning is encouraged and facilitated through weekly online discussion sessions between participants and instructors and during the optional one-week in-person course.
  • The program can be completed within nine months. Participants may be allowed to take up to 24 months to complete all course requirements if required and subject to approval.
Who Should Attend

The program is designed for legislators from all parliaments in all countries. It seeks to empower participants to learn from international good practices and apply them in the context of their parliaments and constituencies.

This program is a good fit for you if you are a:

  • Newly elected or appointed Member of Parliament
  • Senator
  • Parliamentary representative
Courses
Admission Requirements
  1. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
  2. Applicants between the ages of 18-21 must provide evidence of the following, as appropriate:
    • Applicants from Quebec: a minimum of a DCS, DEC, or the equivalent of at least 1 year of full-time university studies
    • Applicants from other Canadian provinces: a minimum of 1 year of full-time university studies
    • International applicants: the equivalent of at least 1 year of full-time university studies
  3. Applicants who are 21 years of age or older will be considered for admission as mature students. A letter of recommendation from a parliament, government organization, or other relevant public body is required.
  4. For all applicants: A letter of recommendation from a parliament, government organization, or other relevant public body.
Tuition and Fees
Delivery Total cost (CAD)
100% Online Program $5,180
Hybrid Program $6,660

Course Fee Breakdown
Course Code Course Title Course Fee (CAD) Required (2) Complementary (Min. 2)
YCBS 250 Introduction to Commonwealth Parliamentary Governance $1,295 ✔  
YCBS 251

Online (100% Online Program): Contemporary Issues in Parliamentary Governance

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In-Person in Montréal (Hybrid Program): Contemporary Issues in Parliamentary Governance

$1,295

 


$2,775

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YCBS 247 Parliamentary Committees $1,295   ✔
YCBS 248 Public Financial Management $1,295   ✔
YCBS 252 Advanced Commonwealth Parliamentary Governance $1,295   ✔
YCBS 253 Parliamentary Communications $1,295   ✔

Please note that the fees above are subject to change. The University reserves the right to change the fee schedule for non-credit courses without notice.

CPA Members and McGill Alumni can receive a 15% discount on non-credit course fees.

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