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Graduate Certificate in Public Administration Humber Polytechnic - Lakeshore Campus, Canada
CAD 28538
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
18 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Humber’s Public Administration graduate certificate program is the first of its kind in Canada providing all of the knowledge, skills and experience graduates need to become successful public service employees. Designed and taught by public administration professionals, this program is your key to succeeding quickly in a public sector job. You will receive advanced training in communications, policy analysis, project management, information technology, public finance, governance, leadership and human resources management. Experienced faculty, most of whom currently work in the public sector, will guide you through the core of the curriculum, with guest speakers addressing specific topical issues. The practical, skills-based curriculum provides the foundation for long-term career success by exposing you to the primary activities of public administration and by providing networking opportunities with civil servants from across the sector.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Describe the machinery of government in Canada, including the roles and responsibilities of executives, legislatures and the judiciary, as well as the relationships between all levels of government.
- Define ethics and values which are key to public administration and explain how they apply at all levels of public administration.
- Explore and compare public administration practices found in industrialized countries, especially member states of the European Union and the United States.
- Discuss current issues affecting Canadian public administration and examine how those issues are managed from a public management perspective.
- Discuss key elements of strategic planning processes and examine how these apply to public administration.
- Understand and relate to governments from two perspectives: as business entities with strategic plans, budgets, and core businesses; and as organizations composed of complex human behaviour.
- Explain key economic and finance concepts such as externalities, public and private goods, deficit financing, debt repayment, and fiscal federalism.
- Demonstrate how governments plan, manage and report on the collection and expenditure of public funds.
- Discuss information technology and software applications used in public administration as well as current information technology issues faced by public sector IT managers.
- Prepare and manage human resources in public administration, including the preparation of HR plans, recruitment and selection processes, supervisory skills, negotiating skills and conflict resolution skills.
- Describe the role that communications plays in the public sector and work with stakeholders and partners to meet the information needs of the public, the media, political staff and the bureaucracy.
- Examine how governments develop, implement and evaluate programs in general and learn how to use specific research and analysis tools to contribute to that process in particular.
- Identify the methodological and conceptual issues associated with evaluating and maintaining quality services in the public sector.
- Identify the skills and knowledge required by project managers and project management teams in the public sector.
- Understand and fulfill leadership responsibilities in the public sector by assessing individual leadership traits and behaviours and apply this understanding to the broader theories and concepts of leadership.
- Understand, contribute to, and manage partnerships in the public sector, broadly defined.
Work Placement
- You will gain on-the-job work experience with an eight-week (minimum) work placement within the public sector. With faculty support, you will find placements with an appropriate organization.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 10 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88.0 Minimum Listening - 22.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 22.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 125.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
28538
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
20600 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Entrance Scholarships - January and May 2025 intakes
$1,000 entrance scholarship for new international students already in Canada with a valid study permit for both the January and May 2025 intakes.
International Entrance Scholarships - 2024
New students starting their Diploma and/or Advanced Diploma studies are eligible for consideration for an international entrance scholarship at Humber. This scholarship offers a CAD 2,000 reduction in tuition fees during the first two semesters of study (CAD 1,000 per semester).
Further details of this scholarship are:
- Humber may consider high school students who have demonstrated academic excellence for the international entrance scholarship, but due to the limited number of scholarships available, only those with the highest GPA (Grade Point Average) will be awarded. Humber's admissions team will calculate the GPA based on the high school transcripts received during the admissions assessment process. No separate application is required for the International Entrance Scholarship, as the awards are automatically granted to eligible candidates after they commence their studies.
- A total of 20 scholarships will be awarded to new students starting in September, 15 scholarships will be awarded to new students starting in January, and 5 scholarships will be awarded to new students starting in May. Per every starting semester, each recipient must come from a different country. In other words, no more than one student from any single country may receive the award within the same starting semester.
- The award will be applied towards the student's MyHumber account as a credit after the 10th day of classes in two instalments of CAD 1,000. Both payments will be applied to the second semester. The scholarship recipient is still required to pay the full amount for the first semester.
- Only successful recipients will be notified after the Day 10 of their 1st-semester studies.
Bachelor'S Degree Scholarships
Bachelor's Degree scholarships are available to students coming directly from high school/secondary school studies, who are non-transfer students (i.e. haven't attended college or university, or studied in Humber's EAP program), and are unlimited in quantity.
Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement.
AMOUNT |
REQUIRED GPA* |
RENEWABLE** |
* Eligibility is based on students high school academic achievement. |
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$4,000 | 95% or higher | |
$3,500 | 90 - 94.9% | |
$3,000 | 85 - 89.9% | |
$2,000 | 80 - 84.9% | |
$1,500 | 75 - 79.9% | one time |
Humber's Terms and Conditions of Degree Scholarships
Bachelor's Degree Scholarships for EAP Graduates
Graduates of Humber's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program with a GPA of 80% or higher in Level 8, who are applying for a Bachelor’s Degree, will be eligible to receive a one-time non-renewable scholarship of $1,500.
Awards for EAP Graduates
Graduates of Humber’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Certificate Program (Level 8) are also eligible for awards.
These awards are based on the following criteria:
- GPA
- Significant improvement in all areas of English language development, and
- Characteristics of respect, support, and cross-cultural communication within the Humber community.
These awards are only available to EAP graduates who have begun a degree program at Humber College. EAP graduates do not need to apply for these awards. Faculty nominates recipients each fall semester, and the recipients are notified in November.
Award Name |
Academic Excellence Award in English for Academic Purposes |
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Award Criteria |
This annual award is presented to a graduate of the English for Academic Purposes program who 1) achieved a high overall GPA over at least one semester, and 2) demonstrated significant improvement in all areas of English language development. |
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Award Value |
$250.00 |
No. of Recipients |
3 |
Award Name |
The English for Academic Purposes International Student Diploma Pathway Award |
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Award Criteria |
This annual award is presented to an International Student graduate of the English for Academic Purposes program who 1) achieved a high overall GPA over at least one semester, 2) entered a Diploma course at Humber College, 3) exhibited the characteristics of respect, support, and cross-cultural communication in their interactions within the Humber community |
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Award Value |
$500 |
No. of Recipients |
1 |
Award Name |
The English for Academic Purposes International Student Degree/Postgraduate Pathway Award |
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Award Criteria |
This annual award is presented to an International Student graduate of the English for Academic Purposes program who 1) achieved a high overall GPA over at least one semester, 2) entered a Degree or Postgraduate course at Humber College, 3) exhibited the characteristics of respect, support, and cross-cultural communication within the Humber community |
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Award Value |
$500 |
No. of Recipients |
1 |
Award Name |
Academic Excellence Award in Teaching English as a Second Language |
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Award Criteria |
This annual award is presented to the graduate of the Teaching English as a Second Language Post-Graduate Program who has demonstrated both academic excellence in their course requirements and behavior in practicum settings that best reflect those of a certified TESL professional. |
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Award Value |
$500.00 |
No. of Recipients |
1 |
Additional Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
In addition to the scholarships offered by the International Centre, there are other awards, bursaries, and scholarships available to international students from Humber and external, government, corporate, or community organizations. Please read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying. Learn More
Flywire Charitable Foundation Scholarship
In addition to the scholarships offered by the International Centre, there are other awards, bursaries, and scholarships available to international students from Humber and external, government, corporate, or community organizations. Please read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
For the 2022 academic year, eight total scholarships of $5,000 USD each will be awarded across the following themes:
- Social justice
- Global health
- Global citizenship
- Environmental sustainability
Who is eligible
- The scholarships are open to matriculating; currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate students worldwide. All majors are welcome to apply
- To learn more, including timeline, selection criteria and how to apply, see the Flywire website.
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