Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management with Specialization in Communication and Information Technology Policy

School Carleton University
Method At the institution
Location Ottawa
Type Bachelor
Course fee By request

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Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management with Specialization in Communication and Information Technology Policy

Objectives This interdisciplinary program is structured around a core curriculum of courses in public affairs and policy management that examine the foundations of civic life and the various factors that come into play in shaping society. In addition, you'll find a selection of courses that introduce you to the disciplines where civic life is a principal focus -- courses in Canadian history, economic analysis, quantitative research, Canadian government, organizational theory and public law.
Academic title Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management with Specialization in Communication and Information Technology Policy
Course description
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (B.P.A.P.M.)

Before the second year of study, students in this program must register in one of the seven specializations:

    * Communication and Information Technology Policy
    * Development Studies
    * Human Rights
    * International Studies
    * Public Policy and Administration
    * Social Policy
    * Strategic Public Opinion and Policy Analysis

Public Affairs and Policy Management with Specialization in Communication and Information Technology Policy
B.P.A.P.M. (20.0 credits)

   1. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.5 credits):

   1. 4.0 credits in PAPM 1000 [1.0], PAPM 2000 [1.0], PAPM 3000, PAPM 4000, PAPM 4908 [1.0];
   2. 0.5 credit from MCOM 2300 or MCOM 2302;
   3. 0.5 credit from BUSI 2400, ECON 2001, MCOM 2300, MCOM 2302, MCOM 2501, SOCI 2035/ANTH 2035;
   4. 1.0 credit from LAWS 3202, LAWS 3501 or LAWS 3502;
   5. 0.5 credit from PSCI 3401 or PSCI 3406;
   6. 1.5 credits from ECON 3250, LAWS 3005, LAWS 3506, MCOM 3005, MCOM 3006, MCOM 3403, SOCI 3035/ANTH 3035, SOCI 3037/ANTH 3037;
   7. 0.5 credit in MCOM 4305;
   8. 2.0 credits from BUSI 4400, BUSI 4404, ECON 3250, LAWS 4204, LAWS 4507, PSCI 4003, PSCI 4401, PSCI 4407, SOCI 4035/ANTH 4035;

   2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (9.5 credits):

   9. 1.0 credit from (PSCI 2701 and PSCI 2702), MCOM 2001 [1.0] or (ECON 2201 and ECON 2202);
10. 1.0 credit in LAWS 2005 [1.0];
11. 1.5 credits in ECON 1000 [1.0], BUSI 3602;
12. 1.0 credit from (PSCI 2002 and PSCI 2003) or (PSCI 2101 and PSCI 2102);
13. 1.0 credit from HIST 1300 [1.0], HIST 1002 [1.0] or HIST 1705 [1.0];
14. 4.0 credits in free electives;

   3. Additional Requirement:

15. The language requirement of the B.P.A.P.M. must be satisfied.
- PAPM 1000 - Introduction to Public Affairs and Policy Management
- PAPM 2000 - Policy: Analysis, Implementation and Evaluation
- PAPM 3000 - Policy Research
- PAPM 3100 - Co-operative Work Term
- PAPM 3101 - Co-operative Work Term
- PAPM 3102 - Co-operative Work Term
- PAPM 4000 - Capstone Seminar in Public Affairs and Policy Management
- PAPM 4100 - Special Topics in Public Affairs and Policy Management
- PAPM 4908 - Honours Research Essay