Local Government Program
MPA and DPA Graduation

Applications for 2012 are open: MPA and DPA  

The Local Government Program offers two unique opportunities for studying the rapidly changing fields of local government and local government administration.

Comments from our graduates:

  • "I have just completed my first week here in my new management position... I am pleased to report that I have been able to use my MPA knowledge on many occasions so far. The subject matter covered in the program and our open discussions have provided a good foundation for my new role here. I feel I am able to add constructive input to many issues confronting the municipality."
  • "I always looked forward to coming to school, I loved the experience and will definitely miss it."
  • "Thank you for a thought-provoking and engaging class. I have no doubt that we all learned some new concepts that we'll be able to use in our professional lives, I also have no doubt we all learned a little something about ourselves as well."
  • "I am enjoying my new role at the Province. I find myself applying, almost on a daily basis, the new tools I acquired through the DPA Program."
  • "The benefits of being a student are so significant that I think I will have to do this for a lifetime. My writing skills have improved and so has my knowledge about public service. I have forged great relationships in the city and I think my Director's opinion of my capabilities has also become more positive."
  • "I would not have missed the DPA Program for all the world. It has made such a tremendous, positive difference in my life. I will always be grateful for the opportunity to be part of it."
  • "The whole MPA experience at Western was a very enjoyable and rewarding experience, and the information, tools and processes I took away I'm able to apply consistently on a regular basis on the job. I still talk (electronically) to a couple of my classmates and I'd recommend the program to anybody."