1. Comparison of Canada’s master’s programs in public admin., public mgt., and public policy (by Iain Gow and Sharon Sutherland CPA, fall 2004, pp. 379-405)

2. Programs Reviewed Self-standing: Carleton SPPA, Dalhousie SPA, ENAP MPA, Moncton MPA, Queen’s SPS, Simon Fraser MPP, UVic SPA Part of larger dept. or faculty: Concordia PA & PP, Guelph-McMaster MA, Laval MPA, Manitoba-Winnipeg MPA, Regina Fac of Admin MPA, York (Schulich) MPA

3. Self-described missions Self-standing programs Carleton: balance of pd, pa, and skills Dalhousie: management ENAP: management Moncton: balance of mgt., politics, policy Simon Fraser: policy analysis & planning Victoria: competency-oriented

4. Self-described missions Part of larger program or faculty Concordia: policy focus Laval: policy focus Manitoba-Winnipeg: policy focus Guelph-McMaster: management & policy Regina: skills for leadership York: “hard” technical skills and politics/policy

5. 10 Programs offer internships Carleton Concordia Dalhousie ENAP Laval Manitoba Moncton Queen’s Simon Fraser Victoria

6. Popularity of Required Courses Governance of political system, 13 Theory of public policy & admin, 12 Policy process and decision-mkg., 12 Research methods, 9 Quantitative theory, 8 Macro-economics, 7 Micro-economics, 7 Organization management, 7

7. Popularity of Required Courses Public finance, 6 Financial management, 6 HRM, 3 Administrative law, 3 Program evaluation, 3 Strategic management, 3 Communication, 1

8. Popularity of NASPAA accreditation required courses Political institutions and processes, 13 Economics, 9 Organization, 8 Law, 3 Research techniques, 11 Policy formulation and decision-mkg., 12 Budget and finance, 9 Human resource mgt., 3 Information technology, 1

9. Programs by Cluster Management: Dalhousie, ENAP, Regina Public policy: Carleton, Concordia, Laval, Queen’s, Regina pub. Plcy., Simon Fraser Management and policy: Dalhousie, Victoria, York Political science orientation: Concordia, Guelph-McMaster, Manitoba-Winnipeg

10. Conclusions Clear distinction between programs emphasizing analytical work and programs emphasizing skills and competencies Areas generally not covered: management, law, accountability, ethics English-language schools do not require or provide French Weakness of program websites