Diploma in Government Management

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Program Types:

Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate

Program Duration:

2 Year

Fields of Study:

Arts, Social Sciences & Culture (CIP code 44.0401 or 44.0599)

International students who submit their study permit application on or after 11/1/24 should verify Canada's Field of Study eligibility requirements for Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).

Canadian Students

International Students

Transfer Students

Please select your province for specific admission requirements.

General Requirements for High School Graduates

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General Transfer Student Requirements

In order to transfer to CBU you must be in good academic standing at your current/previous institution.
You must meet the general admissions requirements (or the post-secondary equivalent) for the program, found under the Canadian or International tabs of this tool.
To see if your institution is an articulation partner, please view our articulation agreements page.
Please email us if you have specific questions about admission requirements and transferring to CBU:
- International students: internationaladmissions@cbu.ca.
- Canadian students / Permanent Residents of Canada: admissions@cbu.ca

Applicants should review the Canadian Application Deadlines and/or International Application Deadlines for the latest information on application open and close dates. Please note that application deadlines may close early if enrolment targets are met prior to the posted application close date.

To Change the System, You Need to Know the System

What governments do matters, and with a Diploma in Government Management from Cape Breton University, you’ll find out why.

Developed for those with a career or academic interest in Canadian governance, public administration, and public sector management, the focus of the 42-credit diploma is on the intersections between public policy, management, administrative law, rights, power and justice in Canada.

The Diploma in Government Management has been designed to help you gain a better understanding of governing bodies and programs, service delivery in complex settings, legal obligations, and how operations are generally managed in the public sector. Through coursework students will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of working for, or with, government and community-based organizations while managing groups of people.

In addition, as part of the program students will learn important research analytical skills which are sought after in the field, develop writing and public speaking skills, engage in teamwork and gain professional knowledge through practical hands-on project and case study work.

This diploma can be completed on a full or part-time basis.

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TUITION AND FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS

What is the tuition for this program?

These numbers are an estimate for planning purposes only. These numbers do not include lab or accommodation fees.

Residents of Nova Scotia: $4,525 per semester / $9,050 per year
Residents of Canada: $5,170 per semester / $10,340 per year
International Residents: $10,970 per semester / $21,940 per year
For a complete breakdown, visit Undergraduate Tuition and Fees.

What skills will I gain from this program?

Develop expertise to better understand the nature and function of Canadian government at all levels
Gain a better understanding of how to manage people, programs, finances and services in a dynamic and changing human resource environment
Discover how policies in areas such as healthcare, education, transportation and environment are made to tackle social and economic problems in Canada
Learn how to foster change in areas that you are interested in
Understand organizational theory and design
Enhance writing and public speaking skills
Understand the fundamentals of working in a team environment
Develop research analytical skills

Why study at CBU?

On Cape Breton Island, public sector managers play a critically important role in our local, regional, national and global communities by providing project management and policy advice. It’s not only the modern facilities or the word-class education that draws students from over 70 countries to our unique location on the sea, it’s the chance to make a difference in the place you call home.

Studying government management at CBU will help you learn the skills necessary to take on challenging issues that define the public agenda in Canada. In addition to our regular courses, our experienced faculty provide hands-on learning through many experiential learning opportunities. This helps ensure our students are prepared to enter the professional world or continue to graduate studies.