Public Affairs and Policy Management

A Co-operative Education Option is available with the B.P.A.P.M. degree (consult the Co-operative Education section of this Calendar for details.)

Graduate Pathways

Accelerated pathways or advanced standing with transfer of credits to graduate programs at Carleton University may be available to eligible BPAPM students. Please consult the Graduate Calendar for the pathway requirements for the MA degree in International Affairs offered by the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and the MPPA degree offered by the School of Public Policy and Administration.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy the University regulations (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar.)

Students should consult the College when planning their program and selecting courses.

Minimum CGPA Requirements for Graduation

Overall CGPA: 6.50
Major CGPA: 6.50

Language Requirement for B.P.A.P.M.

Prior to graduation, students must satisfy a language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

1. successful completion of an approved French language credit (FREN 1100);
2. placement at a demonstrated competency level equivalent to satisfactory completion of FREN 1100 following a self-assessment questionnaire and interview administered by the Department of French (for students who already possess demonstrated capacity in French);
3. successful completion of French Immersion in high school or possession of a Bilingual Diploma or Certificate.

Students should note that they will be required to use one of their elective credits if they choose to satisfy the language requirement through an approved French language credit.

For students whose first language is not English, or for students whose Specialization interests require a language other than French, the Language Requirement may be met by substituting another language for French. Permission for substitution may be sought from the Program Coordinator. Students registering in the Specialization in International Studies should note the additional language requirement.

Academic Performance Evaluation

Students in the B.P.A.P.M. are subject to the standard Academic Performance Evaluation (APE) process with the following additions and amendments:

1. Students are in Good Standing at the first APE if they have a Major CGPA of a least 7.0 and an Overall CGPA of at least 7.0. A student who is not in Good Standing but has a Major CGPA of at least 6.0 and an Overall CGPA of at least 6.0 is on Academic Warning. Students with a Major CGPA of less than 6.0 or an Overall CGPA of less than 6.0 are required to leave the program with the status of  Continue in Alternate (CA) within that program of study.
2. Students are in Good Standing at any subsequent APE and at graduation if they have a Major CGPA of at least 6.5 and an Overall CGPA of at least 6.5.
3. Students who do not receive Good Standing at any subsequent Academic Performance Evaluation will be required to withdraw from the program with the status Continue in Alternate (CA) within that program of study.

Program Requirements

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (B.P.A.P.M.)

Before the second year of study, students in this program must register in one of the seven specializations:

• Communication and Information Technology Policy
• Development Studies
• Human Rights
• International Studies
• Public Policy and Administration
• Social Policy
• Strategic Public Opinion and Policy Analysis

Public Affairs and Policy Management
with Specialization in Communication and Information Technology Policy
B.P.A.P.M. (20.0 credits)

Public Affairs and Policy Management
with Specialization in Development Studies
B.P.A.P.M. (20.0 credits)

Public Affairs and Policy Management
with Specialization in Human Rights
B.P.A.P.M. (20.0 credits)

Public Affairs and Policy Management
with Specialization in International Studies
B.P.A.P.M. (20.0 credits)

Public Affairs and Policy Management
with Specialization in Public Policy and Administration
B.P.A.P.M. (20.0 credits)

Note:  As the courses in Item 6 above are also taken by M.A. students, undergraduate enrollment in each one normally will be limited to five B.P.A.P.M. students who are in the P.P.A. Specialization.

Public Affairs and Policy Management
with Specialization in Social Policy
B.P.A.P.M. (20.0 credits)

Public Affairs and Policy Management
with Specialization in Strategic Public Opinion and Policy Analysis
B.P.A.P.M. (20.0 credits)