Public Administration and Governance - BA (Hons)
Full-time format:
N/A
Part-time format:
First-Year Entry
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Experiential learning:
Practicum available
Is this degree for you?
Explore how our communities are run and make a difference in society, with the flexible Public Administration and Governance degree program.
Designed for public administration professions in the public, non-profit or private sectors, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge necessary to advance your career. The program admits 3 times per year, for fall, winter and spring/summer terms.
This part-time program offers 3 separate but interrelated courses of study:
- Level 1 Certificate
- Level 2 Certificate
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Public Administration and Governance
You’ll learn how governments make decisions, how to develop, analyze and manage policies, and how the latest developments and issues in the public sector affect society as a whole.
With the flexible, part-time program delivery, you’ll gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical insights needed to address today’s complex governing challenges.
Go at your own pace:
The Public Administration and Governance degree program’s part-time availability option allows you to take courses at your own pace. You can complete as few as one to 2 courses per semester, or you can complete 3 courses or more per semester (making it full-time, OSAP eligible).
This part-time program allows you to take courses at your own pace. The following is a preview of the required courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
LIBERAL STUDIES: One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
OPEN ELECTIVE: Two Open Electives
Career possibilities
- Business development specialist
- Campaign manager
- Communications consultant
- Legislative aid
- Policy analyst
Employer possibilities
- Law Society of Ontario
- Municipal, provincial or federal government
- United Nations (UN)
- Universities Canada
- World Bank
Further education
- Law (JD)
- Public Policy and Administration (MA)
- Social sciences
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Showcase your growth
Access research scholars and a practicum option that builds on your studies in the program and previous work experience.
Flexible learning
A variety of class formats are available, including evening, online distance and hybrid delivery, as well as specialized program options for First Nations administrators.
Career application
Immediately apply your studies to your work environment within the public sector.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements part-time: First-year Entry
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
Note: Applicants will also be considered for admission under TMU's mature student guidelines.
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Part-time format:
(One to 8 or more courses)
Ontario: $1,039 - $5,549
Out-of-province: $1,219 - $6,989
International: $4,075 - $29,835
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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“The program offered a deep dive into understanding how governments make decisions, how to develop, analyze and manage policies, and the impact of the latest developments, issues and initiatives in the public sector on society.”
- Syed Naqvi, Public Administration and Governance, Class of 2024
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Community, growth and achievement — recent grad reflects on the undergraduate experience
Public Administration and Governance alum, Nikki van Oirschot, received the 2023 TMU Gold Medal for the Faculty of Arts. The university’s highest academic honour, it’s awarded to one student from each faculty in recognition of their academic excellence and community involvement.
Read more: Meet TMU Gold Medal Award winner, Nikki van Oirschot
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Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.