Canadian graduate programs in public administration: The state of the field

Abstract

Graduate public administration programs at Canadian universities have seen significant growth and change over the last fifteen years. This research note assesses current programming and considers recent developments. We argue that Canadian public administration programs exhibit diversity and that they are responsive to key trends and forces shaping society. To support these claims, we compare program curriculums and highlight distinguishing features. We suggest in closing, though, that further adjustments are required for programs to take advantage of arising opportunities and to remain resilient in the face of new challenges.

Frontiers of public service motivation research in Canada: A scoping review

“…Public administration researchers in Canadian universities typically teach in public administration/policy programs across the country. These professional programs are usually course‐intensive with the primary aim to prepare their students for careers in the public sector (Roberge & Oduro, 2022). Researchers often face time constraints due to competing priorities of teaching versus research, relatively low access to research trainees in comparison to research‐intensive academic programs, and a relatively insufficient research infrastructure.…”