Public Administration
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: 20531
Campus: Downtown (IGS)
Length: 3 semesters
This twelve-month, three-semester program is competency-focused, meaning that it will deliver the specific knowledge, skills, abilities and values that professionals need to build successful careers in Canada’s public sector broadly defined. This includes the core departments within the City of Toronto, Ontario and Canadian governments, their associated agencies, boards and commissions, and transfer bodies like school boards, hospitals, and post-secondary education institutions.
A focus on competencies will allow students to customize the public administration program to their own individual learning needs. Instructors will use challenge exams at the beginning of each course to assess each student’s level of proficiency in course competencies. Students who prove proficient (i.e., based on prior learning and/or professional experience) will be given credit for that learning and be allowed to focus on those areas where proficiency is still required.
Students will take sixteen courses over three semesters. Two courses in Semester one focus on foundational knowledge of Canada’s public sector (like the constitutional framework and the practice of parliamentary government). The remaining courses focus on five major areas of public sector activity: program and service delivery, business and financial planning, communications, human resource management, and public policy. The program culminates in a 320-hour experiential learning project that gives students the chance to apply the competencies gained in the program to a specific workplace setting.
Courses will be delivered in a variety of formats to ensure that students are able to maintain a healthy school-work-life balance. Semester one begins with a one-week intensive orientation to Canadian government that is designed to give students – regardless of employment experience or educational background – the foundational knowledge needed to succeed in the program. The in-class components of the hybrid classes are delivered between 7 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. at the Humber Downtown campus – in time for students to be at work by 9 a.m. – with an online component delivered asynchronously. There will be three hybrid classes in Semester 1, three in Semester 2 and one in Semester 3. The online courses will be delivered both asynchronously (three in Semester 1 and two in each of Semesters 2 and 3) and one synchronously (one in Semester 2).
The program includes an experiential learning project that allows students to apply what they’ve learned to real-world problems facing Canadians and their governments today, including those related to the environment, housing, health care and the economy.
Courses
Admission Requirements
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma, or equivalent
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Software Requirements
Proficiency in the use of word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
Fees
The 2024/2025 fee for three semesters was:
- domestic: $9,114.87
- international: $28,118.76
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,397.08 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $3,038.29 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,397.08 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $3,038.29 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,397.08 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $3,038.29 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $8,731.71 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $9,372.92 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $8,731.71 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $9,372.92 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $8,731.71 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $9,372.92 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Ted Glenn, program co-ordinator
Longo Faculty of Business
416.675.6622 ext. 3206
ted.glenn@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: December 21, 2024