Local Government Administration Certificate
Faculty of Global & Community Studies
School of Public Administration
Credential
Certificate
Program Highlights
Learn about local government administration and gain hands-on skills – for people working for a municipality, regional district, First Nation government, improvement district or supporting agency.
As a student of the Local Government Administration Certificate you’ll gain a broader understanding of local government in BC, develop new skills you can apply right away and learn from local government leaders and colleagues. The only program of its kind in BC, the four core courses and one elective are all offered as in-person, interactive seminars. Once you graduate, you'll be a more knowledgeable and effective staff member, manager, leader and change agent within your organization.
- Demonstrate knowledge related to four the local government core areas: administration, services, finance and law.
- Employ basic research methods and demonstrate critical analysis skills for written reports on local government issues.
- Prepare and demonstrate competency in delivery of oral presentations.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills, including leadership and conflict resolution, to deal with interpersonal and team situations.
- Integrate public interest and global perspectives into projects, situation analysis and decision making.
Intakes
| Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Off Campus | Fall | Part-Time |
| Off Campus | Spring | Part-Time |
| Off Campus | Summer | Part-Time |
Note: Fees are subject to change. Some programs have fees for supplies and equipment that aren’t included in the estimate. To get an idea of what you’ll pay to study at CapU, try out our Tuition & Fees Estimator.
Program Requirements
Total program credits: 15.00
Important Dates
Application Dates
Sep 5, 2017 - Oct 2, 2018
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 9, 2018
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 27, 2018 4 p.m.
Application Dates
Jan 2, 2018 - Apr 2, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 13, 2018
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 18, 2018 4 p.m.
Application Dates
May 1, 2018 - Jul 2, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Mar 4, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
May 1, 2019 4 p.m.
Application Dates
Sep 4, 2018 - Oct 1, 2019
Note: Dates are subject to change.
Admission Requirements
BC Secondary School graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent; or Mature Student status; or permission of the program coordinator
Capilano English Language Requirement for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University EAP 100 and 101 with a minimum B+ grade in each course.
Current employment in a municipality, regional district, First Nation Government, Improvement District or supporting agency.
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University 2018-2019 Calendar (pdf).
Fall 2018 course offerings
Our Fall 2018 course offerings include the following:
- PADM 305 Problem Solving & Policy Writing Skills for Local Government Professionals (pdf) - Langley
- PADM 307 Ethics and the Responsible Local Government Professional (pdf) - Cowichan Bay
- Other Fall 2018 Courses (pdf) - Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Kelowna
- PADM 208 MATI Community Planning for Local Government Professionals - West Kelowna
- Student Information Form (pdf)
Instructors
Contact
Have questions about this program?
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 CapUinfo@capilanou.ca
School of Public Administration
604 990 7976 Cedar Building, room 324 localgovernment@capilanou.ca