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McGill SCS Certificate in Public Administration and Governance
In response to the growing labour market, we have designed a program that shapes students into strong candidates with transferable skills, such as leadership, managing projects, employee management, team building, and understanding ethical responsibilities and financial reports within public and non-profit organizations.
The study of public administration and governance will serve to either advance your career in the public sector or foster a seamless transition into the public sector. Each of our varied courses aims to encourage future leaders to analyze discrepancies in today’s current public operations, develop hands-on experience and gain a competitive edge, and find innovative strategies to achieve long-term success for organizations.
Type: Undergraduate Certificate Courses: 10 Credits: 30 Schedule: Full-time or Part-time Time: Weekday evenings Delivery: Online Unit: Administration and Governance Questions? info.conted [at] mcgill.ca
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Learning Outcomes
The study of public administration and governance will serve to either advance your career in the public sector or foster a seamless transition into the public sector. Each of our varied courses aims to encourage future leaders to analyze discrepancies in today’s current public operations, develop hands-on experience and gain a competitive edge, and find innovative strategies to achieve long-term success for organizations.
The program will prepare you to:
- Navigate public and non-profit organizations
- Successfully manage organizational teams
- Understand financial statements, budgets, costing, and responsible accounting
- Plan, schedule, and develop projects
- Interpret the legal and ethical issues relevant to Canada’s public services
- Communicate effectively in the workplace
- Facilitate strategic thinking and planning in organizations in response to changing conditions
- Apply group dynamics to problem solving and decision making
Program Courses
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must hold a CEGEP diploma (DCS, DEC or equivalent) OR
- Applicants who do not have the normal academic background for admission but are 21 years of age and older may be admitted as mature students
- Applicants between 18 and 21 years of age who do not have a CEGEP diploma but have at least a high school leaving certificate may be accepted into a qualifying program
- Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency
Online Tuition
Students who have been admitted to online programs will be subject to deregulated fees if they are studying with a residence address outside the province, as the government does not fund the University for credit activities that are followed outside Quebec. All students will have to self-declare their location of study each term in Minerva. Consult the student accounts website – Online Programs page for more information.
International Students
This program is an Online (Distance Learning) program.
Since by definition distance learning does not require one to be in Canada, a study permit cannot be issued for this type of program, nor can one’s immigration status be changed (or renewed). For more information, please visit Immigration Quebec and Immigration Canada.
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Videos and Webinars
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