91AV


Public Administration, Diploma

The power of one, serving many. Prepare for a career in public administration. You’ll gain a general overview of public administration at all levels of government, incorporating elements of general management practice including financial and human resource management along with a specific context for working in government

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Program at a glance

Credential

Diploma

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Delivery

Blended

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Business

Length

2 years

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Next Sessions

The business of government

Start in September, January or May

We focus on the management skills, rather than a policy orientation, with an emphasis on strategic planning, financial management, leadership, communication and negotiation. You will have the knowledge, skills and abilities you’ll need to enter the public administration field as a beginning practitioner.

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In demand

As a graduate, you’ll beready to seek employmentin a wide variety of municipal, provincial and federal government positions. You’ll also be able to seek employment in non-profit, regulatory and non-government environments.

You can also choose tocontinue your educationat 91AV with theBachelor of Business Administration,Accounting,Human Resource Management & LeadershipǰMarketing.

Talk to anAcademic Advisorto learn more about your options.

Information Sessions

The School of Business Information Sessions are a great way to learn more about a program and to get your questions answered by faculty and staff.

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Who can I contact if I want more information?

DzԳٲbusiness@camosun.ca

International students please contact International Admissions

What you'll learn

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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

What to expect

This well-rounded program includes relevant and applied content. Some of the courses are also available in an online or blended learning format. The program consists of 20 coursesstarting in the Fall, Winter, Summerterm. Program courses are delivered in a combination of online and face-to-face instruction. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program is taken on a part-time basis.

Co-operative Education Option

Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will have the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied learning classroom to life.

To participate in Co-operative Education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete

  • Eight (8) first year courses, with a cumulativeGPAof 3.0 (C+), and
  • the Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS) course

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Co-op Education

A rewarding career

Public sector managers in BC* of$113,373depending on employer and seniority.

*2022 Job Bank Wage data

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Public Administration, Diploma

$6,931 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)

Public Administration, Diploma, Internship designation

$7,751 (domestic)
$35,142 (international)

Public Administration, Diploma, Co-op designation

$8,441 (domestic)
$36,833 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission requirements

One of:

  • C in English 12
  • C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...

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Note: Students who have already completed some course work at a professional institute or another post-secondary institution should submit official transcripts to be assessed for transfer credit.

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Program participation requirements

  • Many first year Business courses require Math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11,MATH 073,MATH 077, MATH 137,or “C+” inMATH 072,MATH 075, or MATH 135). Students may enter this program without Math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study.

Our teaching staff

91AV is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.

CONTACT US

Faculty/staff profile

Stephen Scott Program Leader/Instructor, Hospitality, Tourism, & Golf Management

Stephen Scott

Department Chair

scotts@camosun.ca
250-370-4186
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

Faculty/staff profile

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Coralee Czinkota

Program Leader

czinkotac@camosun.ca
250-370-4136
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

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Shelaina Postings

Program Leader

postingss@camosun.ca
250-370-4174
Centre for Business & Access

Public Administration students

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For more details, including courses, please see the Program Outline.

Contact information

School of Business

Campus location

Centre for Business & Access Building (CBA) 249

Location link

Interurban Campus

250-370-4565

business@camosun.ca


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