The Professional Master of Public Administration degree program is a graduate level program offered in partnership with Queen's University. This program will develop skills required in public policy development and analysis. It will augment management skills required for senior administrators in Indigenous organizations to translate policy into action. The program is unique in that learners are able to complete a specific concentration in Indigenous Policy & Governance.
The First Nations Governance and Public Administration (FNGPA) Initiative is a unique, cutting-edge, accredited, culturally relevant program transferable towards a diploma or degree at a number of academic institutions. It provides practical, relevant academic tools to senior managers to effectively manage First Nation governments. Designed to be accessible to working professionals and to allow an integration of education into work and family life, the ten program courses are offered over three years through a combination of in-class and distance education.
Do you want to manage a hotel, restaurant, or bar, or develop provincial or regional tourism? No matter what part of the tourism industry interests you; this program provides a solid foundation of skills and experience that opens doors to a great career with unlimited potential worldwide.
Would you enjoy working with clients as they adjust to, or recover from health changes? Do you see yourself as part of a team helping to meet the growing needs for rehabilitation based on Nova Scotia's aging population and prevalence of chronic illness?
In this concentration you develop basic skills in computer applications and programming, systems analysis and design, data and information structures, as well as management information systems.
As the information needs of an organization grows in size and complexity, database developers and administrators take on a critical role of helping to manage data that supports business operations and decisions. In their roles, they know how to create, maintain, and manage the databases that protect and organize key information.
Many companies say, "Our people are our greatest asset." As a Human Resource professional, your job is to help the company succeed by helping its greatest asset, its people, succeed. This requires that you represent both management and employees fairly, equally, and respectfully. This program prepares you for that role by giving you a strong generalist portfolio of skills.
In this challenging program, you learn to use computer technologies to capture and, analyze data, and present information for healthcare delivery use. Health records are the primary source of information used by healthcare and government agencies for decision-making, financial planning and reimbursement, and management. This information is also needed by public health officials to indicate disease patterns and trends, and by medical researchers for analysis, comparison, and decision support.
This concentration provides you with skills in project management, advanced software applications and business management. Graduates are prepared to be leaders and power users in technology, information and management.
This concentration develops the skills you need to make strategic decisions that lead to an organization's growth and success. You're prepared to start at an entry level, but employers will recognize your management potential.
