CommentsCore courses will be available in a combination of online and classroom mode, with an introductory class available on campus and the remaining six weeks of the course completed online.
ObjectivesThe program responds to the need for formal education programs to support the “professionalization” of the municipal, regional, provincial, crown corporation and federal sectors. As an Advanced Diploma student, you'll currently be at a supervisory to management level, aiming for this role, or you require a level of upgrading to remain competitive in the public sector.
Academic titleAdvanced Diploma in Managing for Government
Course descriptionCourses
PSC 104 Canadian Government or
PSC 106 Canadian Politics
PADM 112 Intro to Public Administration
PADM 211 Planning in Government
PADM 227 Government Services
PADM 230 Public Finance in Canada
PADM 240 Law and Administration
PADM 260 Managing Multi Party Decisions or
BUS 215 Agreement Seeking at Work
MARK 225 Public Relations or
MARK 260 Business in Society
PLUS Electives*
* Required Electives:
Any six (6) credits (at the 200-level or higher) approved by the Public Administration Program Leader.
Suggested electives include:
PADM 219 Current Issues in Government
PADM 276 Application Project
As this program is designed to complete quickly, two PADM courses per semester will be offered. Most PADM courses will include a first class on campus followed by modules available online. PADM 219, PADM 276 and PADM 260 are exceptions. Non-PADM courses that are part of the program are offered on-campus, or online equivalencies are available through Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning and/or BCcampus.
Eligibility for Internship Work Experience:
* To participate in Internship, you must successfully complete: a minimum of six (6) required courses and obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0; and COOP 100; prior to the work term
Internship Option
All courses above except PADM 219
AND
COOP 100 Workplace Education Prep
BUS 101 Co-operative Work Experience