International Year One (UTP Stage II): Arts, Leading to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Politics and Governance Navitas Group - Toronto Metropolitan University International College, Canada

Arts is a first-year studies option that lets you explore social science and humanities program areas before applying to your program of choice for your second year. All courses that you successfully complete in the Arts program will be credited to the selected Ryerson University major. Students can also choose electives from a wide range of areas including marketing, human resources and business – many of which can lead to a minor.

Program transfer options include

• Environment and Urban Sustainability
• Politics and Governance
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Philosophy

Arts Program Structure
During the UTP Stage II: Arts program you will study courses that introduce you to a wide range of disciplines including psychology, philosophy, politics and environment.

Following the completion of the RUIC Stage II: Arts, including maintaining academic good standing and achieving any program-specific CGPA, students will progress to their chosen major at Ryerson University. Students must achieve a CGPA of 3.3 to progress into Psychology.

Leading to:  Bachelor of Arts (Honours)  - Politics and Governance

Politics and Governance has as its major focus a critical understanding of how important decisions are made – at the international, national, provincial, and local levels — by both governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).?You will learn to question the assumptions behind both administrative practice and policies that emerge from a variety of sources, and to evaluate them on a range of criteria, including empirical, theoretical and ethical bases.

Courses explore the actors and institutions of Canadian government, the emerging institutions and practices of global governance, controversial policy topics, western political thought, and comparative politics.
Qualitative and quantitative research methods courses will help you study politics and governance effectively and enhance your professional skills in the workplace.
Participate in an international exchange program to strengthen your skill set and broaden your understanding of politics and governance concepts and practices.
After graduation, work for private companies, government departments or non-profit organizations; play a pivotal role in addressing management and government issues for local, national, and international organizations; pursue further studies in the fields of law or education; or engage in graduate studies in political science, public administration, public policy, public management or business.