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| School | York University | | |
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 42,000
Full-time Graduate: 3,950 | | |
| Degree | Certificate | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | This certificate is open to second-year York students. | | |
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| Description | The 24-credit Professional Certificate in Public Policy Analysis will appeal to individuals who have an interest in public policy analysis and who want their academic record to reflect the completion of a cluster of courses in public policy analysis in a formal way. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be competent to perform analysis of public policies in light of the role of government in civil society through:
- linking theory to practice
- having an understanding of financing of public policy programs including revenue sources and the decision-making rules for the allocation of funds
- familiarity with the implementation of public policies through the structures of public administration
- knowledge of the impact of social and economic policies
- well-developed research and critical thinking skills
- practical project-based experience in some of the optional courses with an experiential education component | | |
| Next Steps | Request Info | | |
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