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 Certificate in Local Government Administration (Advanced)
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SchoolCapilano University
LocationNorth Vancouver, BC, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 9,753
DegreeCertificate
Honours
Co-op
Length2 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

High School Requirements 

  • High school graduation or 
  • Permission of the program coordinator 

Current high school students 

Grade 12 students can apply for conditional admission based on their final Grade 11 and/or interim Grade 12 marks by uploading their most recent grades (e.g., unofficial transcript or a report card) through EducationPlannerBC. Final admission depends on high school graduation and meeting the specific requirements of the program. 

Note: Applicants from B.C high schools must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS) as soon as possible. 

Cost

Cost shown is for Year 1 and includes fees.

Scholarships1 scholarship(s)
Description

Build a career as a leader and change agent in local governments including municipalities, regional districts, First Nations governments, improvement districts and related agencies throughout B.C. 

Building on the Local Government Administration Certificate, this multi-disciplinary certificate will help advance your career by improving your understanding of current local government issues. 

You'll receive substantive training in public policy development and corporate administration, while also improving your research, communication and management skills. 

CapU also has a partnership with the Local Government Management Association of BC and is able to offer a select number of MATIĀ® (Municipal Administration Training Institute) courses. Check the MATI Courses page for information about current offerings.  

You can also apply the courses in this program toward BC Provincial Board of Examiners certificates. 

Careers:  

  • School of Public Administration (PADM) programs are developed for people working for a municipality, regional district, First Nations government, improvement district or supporting agency. 
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.