Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the region. It examines the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region.

Introduction to the field of public administration, dealing with the scope, nature, history, current context, and basic tools in the study of public administration.

Addresses the theoretical analysis and practical application of public policy, including theories of policy formation, with particular emphasis on the political environment of the public and non-profit sectors.

Provides an orientation to personal and organizational leadership in public, not-for-profit, and higher education organizations; provides for a deeper understanding of a personal leadership philosophy and the development of leadership ability and skills applicable to individual practice as a publ

Provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior in organizations. Its purpose is to provide an understanding of how organizations can be managed more effectively and at the same time enhance the quality of employees work life.

Survey of theory, practice, problems and politics of financial management in governmental units, revenue sources, budgetary planning and control, methods of debt financing, and intergovernmental relationships. Addresses federal, state and local perspectives.

The purpose of nonprofit marketing is to have a way to develop marketing strategies, tactics, and activities employed by nonprofits to spread the message of the organization, to assist with growth, funding, and prosperity, to satisfy consumer and donor needs.

Introduces students to the theories, concepts, and analytical tools used in the evaluation of public programs and policies. Examines conceptualization and practicality of measures that accurately evaluate performance.

Final course in the MPA curriculum. Students review, synthesize and apply concepts and methods learned during the degree program to the evaluation of a public or non-profit organization. Intended as a program review and assessment tool.

In this course, students explore the written and oral skills needed to communicate in diverse organizational and cultural contexts.

The goal of COMP 161 is for students to become independent and effective computer application users, in both their current studies and future careers. The course will provide students with hands-on interaction with common applications for analysis and problem-solving.

Students will develop essential literary techniques and essay writing skills. Selected works of 20th Century Canadian authors will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in ENGL 050 or English 11 or suitable score in writing assessment with permission of instructor.

This course introduces students to critical reading, critical thinking, and academic writing through the study and application of the principles of university-level discourse.

Prerequisite(s): English 12 (min. 65%) or ENGL 060 (min. B-).

This course introduces students to critical reading, critical thinking, and academic writing through the study and application of the principles of university-level discourse.

Prerequisite(s): English 12 (min. 65%) or ENGL 060 (min. B-).