About the Program

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Gain a competitive edge

York's Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) program provides a more comprehensive consideration of social justice issues, public and administrative law, public sector ethics and human rights than any other existing program in Canada.

While including all the elements of the standard curriculum followed by other Canadian MPA programs, the MPPAL includes leading-edge subjects such as change management, human resources management, the impact of multiculturalism on policy development and implementation, as well as innovative approaches to labour relations and conflict resolution, e-government and the impact of globalization.

Students are provided with a combination of legal, policy analysis and public management skills all rooted in a social justice perspective, and applicable to any area of the public sector, including government, emergency, police and military services.

The MPPAL is offered as a two-year, part-time program. Courses are held once a week during the evening or in intensive monthly weekend sessions over two terms. Course materials can be accessed by students up to one month in advance, so that readings can be spread over a longer period of time, if desired.