Local Government Administration Diploma
Faculty of Global & Community Studies
School of Public Administration
Credential
Diploma
Program Highlights
This multi-disciplinary and applied diploma will provide you with an in-depth understanding of local government in B.C. You'll be able to identify, analyze and recommend solutions to workplace challenges while strengthening your research, communication and management skills.
Building on the Local Government Administration Certificate and Advanced Certificate, this diploma is for students wanting to combine full-time professional work with part-time studies.
All courses in the program can be applied toward the Provincial Board of Examiners certificates, which are recognized by local government employers across British Columbia.
- 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 | Spring | Part-Time |
| Off Campus | Summer | Part-Time |
| Off Campus | Fall | Part-Time |
Tuition and Fees Per Year
| Domestic Students | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Tuition | Fees | Total |
| Year 1 | $9,471 | $1,269 | $10,740 |
| Year 2 | $4,534 | $1,269 | $5,804 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,005 | $2,538 | $16,544 |
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.
Total program credits: 60.00
Important Dates
Application Dates
Sep 4, 2018 - Nov 5, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 8, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 19, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Feb 5, 2019 - Apr 30, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 12, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 17, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Jun 4, 2019 - Jul 7, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Mar 9, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Apr 28, 2020 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Oct 1, 2019 - Nov 3, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 6, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 24, 2020 4:00 PM
Note: Dates are subject to change.
How to apply
- Check the admissions requirements
- Check the application and document deadlines for your program
- Complete and submit your application through EducationPlannerBC
- Upload all your required/supporting official documents
- Pay your application fee
- Admissions will review your application and contact you
Admission Requirements
Program-specific requirements
- Current employment in a municipality, regional district, First Nation Government, Improvement District or supporting agency.
Program-specific requirements
- Current employment in a municipality, regional district, First Nation Government, Improvement District or supporting agency.
Our 2020 course offerings include the following:
- PADM 209 Fundamentals of Local Government Corporate Administration (pdf)
- PADM 210 Management Fundamentals for Local Government Professionals (pdf)
- PADM Courses - Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 (pdf)
- Student Information Form (pdf)
- Local Government Program Brochure (pdf)
- 2020 MATI Courses (pdf)
- 2019 MATI The Successful CAO Course (pdf)
Visit MATI Courses for more information.
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar (pdf).
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