Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management with Specializtion in Developmental Studies
ObjectivesThis 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 titleBachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management with Specializtion in Developmental Studies
Course descriptionBachelor 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 Development Studies
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. 3.0 credit in ECON 3508, SOWK 3206, ECON 3509, PSCI 4104, PSCI 4105, INAF 4202/PSCI 4409;
3. 1.0 credit in Development Studies Electives at the 4000-level;
4. 2.5 credits in Development Studies Electives;
2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (9.5 credits):
5. 1.0 credit from (PSCI 2701 and PSCI 2702), MCOM 2001 [1.0] or (ECON 2201 and ECON 2202);
6. 1.0 credit from LAWS 2005 [1.0] or (LAWS 3603 and LAWS 3604);
7. 1.5 credits in ECON 1000 [1.0], BUSI 3602;
8. 1.0 credit from (PSCI 2002 and PSCI 2003) or (PSCI 2101 and PSCI 2102);
9. 1.0 credit from HIST 1300 [1.0], HIST 1002 [1.0] or HIST 1705 [1.0];
10. 4.0 credits in free electives;
3. Additional Requirement:
11. The language requirement of the B.P.A.P.M. must be satisfied.
Development Studies Electives
Note: With the permission of the Director, students may include among their Specialization Electives 1.0 credit in a language related to their specialization work, beyond the language requirements for the B.PAPM degree.