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Bachelor of Arts - Canadian Public Policy

Mount Allison University
Canada, New Brunswick, Sackville
Tuition fee CA$22,427 per year

The fees shown here are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$20,210), international student basic medical coverage and student fees.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$350 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$50) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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Overview

Canadian Public Policy (CPP) is an interdisciplinary program examining public decision-making and policy processes related to environmental, social, health, and economic policy.

The Canadian Public Policy program at Mount Allison provides an adaptable and broad knowledge base for students interested in all levels of Canadian-based policy work, giving students a strong foundation in policy analysis and implementation.

Students take a core set of political science and economics courses from the foundation of the CPP program, then select areas of specialization to complete their degree.

Topics of study include:

  • theories and processes of public policy-making
  • analysis of public policy fields like environment, health, and education
  • political leadership in Canada
  • Canadian federalism and intergovernmental relations
  • social and legal issues and policies in regional, national, and international contexts
  • organizational behaviour, financial and management accounting

Career opportunities

Popular career paths for Canadian public policy graduates include:

  • public policy/business analyst
  • lawyer
  • municipal administrator
  • government relations officer
  • not-for-profit sector
  • policy researcher
  • policy consultant
  • lobbyist
  • legislative/executive assistant (for MPs, provincial representatives)
Apply Now! September 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 3, 2024
Apply Now! January 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2025

Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States

Apply Now! September 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 3, 2024
Apply Now! January 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2025

Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States