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The Master of Public Administration Program is Atlantic Canada鈥檚 only MPA program offering a paid work experience. Dalhousie鈥檚 MPA program equips students with management skills and an understanding of the structure, processes, and policies of government, its public agencies, and consulting firms that work in or with the public sector.

As a CAPPA (Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration) accredited program, our courses are linked to CAPPA鈥檚 five key student competencies relating to critical thinking, leadership, engagement, ethics, and communication.

MPA students are available for 14- to 16-week paid internships starting in May. For information on MPA student qualifications, compensation, program schedule, and work term criteria, consult our .

Program Details

MPA students complete their internship in their second year of study. The first year of the MPA program includes a professional development program that is designed to develop skills to help students thrive in their new work environment.聽Objectives include:

1. Reflect on one鈥檚 own professional development to identify areas of improvement and set goals to support progress
2. Enhance professional skills, such as time management, presentation skills, and networking
3. Prepare for the internship process by developing resumes, cover letters, and interview skills
4. Demonstrate capability to request and offer constructive feedback and support.

Recruitment Process

Job postings are accepted from December to March. Post your job聽on our myCareer Job Portal聽to gain access to our MPA talent pool. Employers can post jobs, view applications, and arrange interviews through myCareer.

Hire an MPA Internship student

If you would like to post a job to recruit a 黑料吃瓜网MPA Internship student, contact聽Jim Stewart or our Employer Development Team to learn more.