Master of Public Policy

 

This program is currently only offered at the University of Saskatchewan campus.

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) provides students with opportunities to conduct research and contribute to the study of public policy and the application of policy expertise in the real world. Students graduating from this program will possess the research skills necessary to play integral roles in the civil service, research organizations, and industry associations. Top students from this program may go on to doctoral programs in public policy.

The MPP is a research-based degree that involves a combination of course work, research, and the writing of a thesis. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 credit units, consisting of three core courses (nine credit units) and two additional courses (six credit units) that relate to their area of interest, plus PUBP 990 (seminar) and PUBP 994 (research). The program is designed for completion in two years of full-time study. Students may also choose to study part time over a maximum of five years. Upon entry into the program, each student is assigned a research advisor and an advisory committee. The MPP program is currently being offered through the University of Saskatchewan campus only.

The school's faculty have significant research backgrounds and interests in three areas: health and social policy; science, technology, and innovation; and trade and transnational regulation. This provides opportunities for students to explore topics in areas such areas as higher education, health and social policy, Aboriginal Peoples and public policy, the social economy, international trade agreements, innovation and science policy, regulation, and economic and cultural development.

Core Courses

All MPP students must complete nine credit units (three courses) drawn from the following set of core courses:

Elective Courses

Students are also required to complete six credit units (two courses) of electives that complement their area of research. These courses may include:

  • PUBP 808 - Ethics, Leadership and Democracy
  • PUBP 812 - Aboriginal Peoples and Public Policy
  • PUBP 813 - Higher Education Policy
  • PUBP 814 - Social Policy: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
  • PUBP 815 - Innovation Policy
  • PUBP 830 - Decision Making in Organizations
  • PUBP 849 - Social Economy and Public Policy
  • PUBP 898 - Public Law

Students may also take some core and/or elective courses through the school's University of Regina campus or electives from other relevant programs at the University of Saskatchewan that have been deemed appropriate by the school and approved by the student's advisory committee. Click here for a complete list of courses. 

Students entering the program are required to participate in the "Get Connected" academic orientation program offered in the fall.

Tuition

The tuition for the MPP program is $1,030 per term, and students are required to maintain continuous registration. With three terms a year, the cost is $3,090 per year plus applicable student fees. Students should plan on spending approximately two years in the MPP program. Tuition and fees are subject to change.