Dalhousie University is a renowned Canadian institution located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a legacy of more than two centuries, Dalhousie is recognized for its excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a wide range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, health sciences, law, management, and engineering. Dalhousie provides students with a transformative educational experience, combining rigorous academics with experiential learning opportunities, community engagement, and global perspectives. The university's vibrant campus, inclusive community, and supportive faculty create a stimulating environment for intellectual growth and personal development.

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Advance Your Career: Practical, relevant and experiential "real world" learning you can apply to your professional duties today to advance your career. Win-win: The challenge and satisfaction of achieving a master’s degree while experiencing professional and personal development. Flexible Learning for Working Professionals: Online/blended learning gives you the flexibility to balance your educational needs with your lifestyle and current career obligations. Study when you want, where you want. Award-winning Instruction: Learn from a team of respected academics and practitioners and gain the perspective of senior public service professionals. Study within an award-winning faculty and university that leads in the discipline of management education. Build Your Network: Face-to-face sessions offer an opportunity to build a lifelong network of public and not-for-profit sector professionals, including senior public servants at all levels of government. Show less

Core Courses: The program may include core courses that provide a foundation in public administration and management. These courses may cover topics such as public policy analysis, organizational behavior, public sector finance and budgeting, human resource management, and strategic management in the public sector.

Specialization: Students may have the opportunity to specialize in management within the context of public administration. The curriculum may include specialized courses in public sector management, leadership, public sector marketing, public sector innovation, and performance management.

Research and Analysis: Students may be required to conduct research projects or case studies in the field of public administration and management. This could involve analyzing management practices in the public sector, evaluating public policies, or conducting organizational assessments.

Internship or Practicum: Some programs may offer an internship or practicum component where students can gain practical experience in public sector management. This allows students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting and develop their management abilities.

Elective Courses: Students may have the flexibility to choose elective courses that align with their interests and career goals. These courses may cover additional topics in public administration and management, such as ethics in public management, public-private partnerships, change management, or data analytics in the public sector.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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