Department of Political Science

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For general inquiries:
Plaza Building, 3rd Floor
Phone:905-688-5550 x3476

Co-op Program in
Public Administration

Public administration is the study of the political, legal and managerial dimensions of the public sector.

Have you ever considered a career in the public service?

The Political Science Co-op Program specializes in the subfield of Public Administration. Public Administration is the study of the political, legal and managerial dimensions of the public sector. As a Political Science Co-op student, you will have the opportunity to earn your BA honours degree in the discipline of political science, with a specialization in public administration.

Have you ever considered being a policy analyst or a manager in the public service? Careers in the public service can take you anywhere from being a park ranger to being a foreign diplomat. Whether working at the local, provincial or federal levels, public sector operations offer a diversity of challenging and rewarding employment opportunities.

This is an excellent time to study public administration as the public service will experience a great many retirements over the next few years. As a result, senior managers in the public service have indicated that they are most anxious to recruit new university graduates, and that they will have no difficulty finding suitable placements for students in the program.

Exciting career opportunities await you!