The Public Administration diploma program provides students with an exciting platform for rapid entry into the public sector. The program is based on modules that focus on administrative skills, leadership, project planning, and organizational management. Program flexibility includes the ability for students to study while working, the opportunity to take part in an interactive and blended learning environment, and the option of remaining in their community to complete their diploma. The program is based on modules that emphasize administrative skills, leadership, project planning, and organizational management.

Program Contact:
Andrew Fitch
Professor, Business Department
(705) 567-9291 ext. 3736
fitcha@northern.on.ca

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may find employment with municipalities, the federal and provincial governments, non-profit organizations, in the public sector, and in private industry.

Admission Requirements

Students should have an awareness and ability to utilize accounting techniques. For graduates of the (OSSD) Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

- any grade 12 English (C), (U)

- any grade 12 math (C), (U) (MCT4C is highly recommended)

Or equivalent.

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Post-Secondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Program of Study

Semester 1
SE1003 Leadership
SE5023 Project Planning and Management
MA4004 Business Statistics
AC1303 Understanding / Using Financial Information
CM1903 Communications I

Semester 2
BU5003 Operations Management
CM2903 Communications II
E6023 Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
SE3004 Community Social Development I
AC3073 Accounting III for PA

Semester 3
SE6003 Development Research and Statistics
AC3054 Managerial Accounting I
AC3064 Finance Management I
MR1005 Marketing I
BU1133 Introduction to Business Management and Organizational Behavior

Semester 4
BU3043 Purchasing / E-Procurement
BU3013 Macroeconomics
AC4054 Managerial Accounting II
AC4064 Finance Management II
MR2005 Marketing II

Semester 5
BU2003 Human Resource Management I
BU4303 Organizational and Operational Management
PF3013 Principles of Ethical Reasoning