1) Candidates must meet the normal requirements for admission in a master's level program at the University of Ottawa (namely, an honour's baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, with at least second class "B" standing from a recognized post-secondary institution). Advanced standing for up to 4.5 credits will be given to qualified students in recognition of comparable studies as determined by the Program Committee.
2) Candidates are required to submit a resume as well as a narrative statement. In the narrative statement, we recommend that they identify and explain the reasons why this program is of interest to them, and highlight elements of their current or past professional experience (paid or voluntary) that may have given them some insights or sparked interest in public management and/or governance. The candidates may also wish to identify what they hope to gain from the certificate in terms of learning and/or endeavours that they believe the certificate will better position them