Bridging for Business > Public Administration
Deepen your knowledge of Canadian politics and political institutions while developing in-demand critical, analytic, management and research skills invaluable to your career in Canada. You’ll learn from committed professors with active experience in the field.
What do professionals need to be successful in this area?
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written
- Well-developed presentation skills
- Institutional knowledge – legislative and organizational aspects of Canadian government
- Research skills
- French language competency for federal government job opportunities
Sample courses
Course offerings depend on the instructor and room/resource availability. Here is a sampling of the kind of accounting/auditing courses you may take as part of the customized plan that your faculty champion develops.
Canadian-focused institutional knowledge:
PPAS 3138 Federalism and Public Policy
PPAS 3140 Multilevel Governance, Policy and Program Delivery in Canada
PPAS 3190 Public Administration
PPAS 3761 Canada’s Social Policy
PPAS 4110 Regional Economic Development
PPAS 4115 The Political Economy of State Finance
Courses with an Experiential Education (EE) component:
PPAS 3480 Political Economy of Public Policy
PPAS 3524 Public Sector Budget Process
PPAS 3995 Community Service Learning:
Leadership Development and Community Engagement
PPAS 4111 The International Refugee Protection Regime 1: Critical Problems
PPAS 4112 The International Refugee Protection Regime II: Research Seminar
PPAS 4310 Program Evaluation: Background and Theory
PPAS 4320 Advanced Program Evaluation
PPAS 4995 Practicum in Public Administration
Review how to find course descriptions and outlines of courses (click on "Customized Action Plan" --> "Phase II: Specialized Skills")
Notes on EE courses:
- Different forms of EE vary in degree of intensity of external involvement. They range from research/project collaboration with external partners to placements or internships.
- EE course list is subject to change.
- Bridging program participants should check with Faculty Champion for up-to-date information every term.
- Access may be rationed by GPA. Therefore, it is important to get good grades in the foundations courses.
- Courses with the greatest potential to capitalize on are highlighted in bold.
Related professional bodies and associations
The public sector offers a great variety of career opportunities to professionals with diverse academic backgrounds and work experience. Professional designations may be an asset, but are not universally required. They may also depend on the level of government (federal, provincial or municipal).
Careers and career transitioning
Sample jobs you may qualify for upon completion of the program include:
- Public Servant
- Policy Analyst
- Government Relations Manager
- Management Consultant
- Manager of a Non-Profit Organization
As an IEP student, you will have access to York’s Career Centre, which offers helpful workshops on topics such as interview skills, cover letter and resumé writing, making career choices and job search strategies. Take advantage!
Get more
Learn more about the bridging program, including general requirements, costs, timetables, qualifications and how to apply.
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