The Honours BSocSc Public Administration program at the University of Ottawa is designed for students eager to understand and shape the complex mechanisms of governance and public service. You will explore the core principles of public management, policy analysis, and organizational theory, gaining critical insights into how governments operate and serve society. This undergraduate degree provides a robust academic foundation for those aspiring to careers in the public, para-public, private, or non-profit sectors, equipping you with the analytical and practical skills necessary to navigate and influence public affairs.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over four years, integrating foundational courses in public administration and policy with extensive options in political science, economics, and sociology. You will develop essential research methodologies through compulsory courses like PAP 3310: Research Methods in Public Administration and engage in advanced topics through 4000-level electives. Throughout your studies, you will hone your analytical abilities, culminating in a final integration seminar, preparing you to graduate with the expertise sought after in diverse public sector roles and related fields.