Information combined with Public Administration (MI) (MPA)
Tackling emerging challenges at the intersection of technology and information in the public sector.
Why choose this program?
MI/MPA graduates are leaders in information-based projects within the public service.
Careers
A joint MI/MPA degree offers opportunities across various sectors, such as:
public policy analysis
international development
government consulting
nonprofit management
data-driven decision-making roles
Program options
The MI/MPA degree is a combined course-based master’s degree that is completed over 3 years, and delivered in-person, on campus.
Personalize your program in a variety of ways, including:
completing a certificate, thesis, or reading course
participating in work-integrated learning and professional development activities
volunteering with associations
working as a research or teaching assistant
taking electives in other departments, and more
For more details about the Master of Information, visit the MI Program Guide.
For more details about the Master of Public Administration, visit the MPA Program Guide.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Program-specific requirements
To be admitted to a combined degree program, you must satisfy the entrance requirements of both degree programs and apply for each program separately. For admission requirements, please refer to the listings for both degree programs.
Financial information
Fee format:
The MI/MPA is a per-course-fee program. Tuition amounts vary year-to-year and our team is not involved with tuition decisions or processing. We recommend referring to the master’s tuition fee schedule for tuition rate estimates.
Questions about tuition/fees should be directed to Student Accounts:
Email: student.accounts@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-3998
