Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Delivery
Blended
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
2 years
The business of government
Start in September, January or May
We focus on the management skills, rather than a policy orientation, with an emphasis on strategic planning, financial management, leadership, communication and negotiation. You will have the knowledge, skills and abilities you鈥檒l need to enter the public administration field as a beginning practitioner.
In demand
As a graduate, you鈥檒l be听ready to seek employment听in a wide variety of municipal, provincial and federal government positions. You鈥檒l also be able to seek employment in non-profit, regulatory and non-government environments.
You can also choose to听continue your education听at 天美传媒 with the听Bachelor of Business Administration,听Accounting,听Human Resource Management & Leadership听辞谤听Marketing.
Talk to an听Academic Advisor听to learn more about your options.
Information Sessions
The School of Business Information Sessions are a great way to learn more about a program and to get your questions answered by faculty and staff.
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Who can I contact if I want more information?
颁辞苍迟补肠迟听business@camosun.ca
International students please contact International Admissions
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in听.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.
What to expect
This well-rounded program includes relevant and applied content. Some of the courses are also available in an online or blended learning format.听 The program consists of 20 courses听starting in the Fall, Winter, Summer听term. 听Program courses are delivered in a combination of online and face-to-face instruction. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program is taken on a part-time basis.
Co-operative education option听
Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation!听 You will have the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied learning classroom to life.
To participate in co-operative education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete
- Eight (8) first year courses, with a cumulative听GPA听of 3.0 (C+), and
- the Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS) course
Learn more about the Co-op Education program
A rewarding career
Public sector managers in BC听* of听$113,373听depending on employer and seniority.
*2022 Job Bank Wage data
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Public Administration, Diploma
$6,931 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)
Public Administration, Diploma, Internship designation听
$7,751 (domestic)
$35,142 (international)
Public Administration, Diploma, Co-op designation
$8,441 (domestic)
$36,833 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:听Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission requirements
One of:
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...
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Note: Students who have already completed some course work at a professional institute or another post-secondary institution should submit official transcripts to be assessed for transfer credit.
Need help applying?
Find out more on How to Apply or speak to an Admissions Advisor.
Program participation requirements
- Many first year business courses require math as a prerequisite (e.g. 鈥淐鈥 in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11,听MATH 073,听MATH 077, MATH 137,听or 鈥淐+鈥 in听MATH 072,听MATH 075, or MATH 135).听Students may enter this program without math but please note, students must complete one of the math courses as listed above or successfully complete 天美传媒鈥檚 math assessment in or before their first semester of study.
Our teaching staff
天美传媒 is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.
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Faculty/staff profile
Faculty/staff profile
Coralee Czinkota
Program Leader
czinkotac@camosun.ca
250-370-4136
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)
Faculty/staff profile
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