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
Length
2 years
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.
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.
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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.
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
Learn more about the Co-op Education program
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.
Admission requirements
One of:
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.
Faculty/staff profile
Faculty/staff profile
Coralee Czinkota
Program Leader
czinkotac@camosun.ca
250-370-4136
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)
Faculty/staff profile
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For more details, including courses, please see the program outline.
Contact information
School of Business
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