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Graduate Diploma - Indigenous Policy and Administration

Carleton University

Ottawa campus — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Postgraduate · Postgraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
May 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 23,745
Application Fee
CAD 125
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Carleton’s School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) offers two unique Graduate Diplomas in Indigenous Policy and Administration (IPA). The goal of these programs is to develop the skills needed by professionals working in or with Indigenous governments and organizations. The programs are designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop cultural and contextual competencies essential to this work: to bridge traditional Indigenous worldviews with others, including those embedded in the practices of governance and administration that are found in general Canadian and international settings; to understand the complexity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories, politics and contemporary structures; and to develop their skills in financial management, community development, organizational design and leadership. Diploma for Professional Development This Diploma will be of interest to individuals who are working in or with Indigenous organizations and governments, or preparing to do so, and who seek relevant graduate level training in policy and administration. Diploma for Current Carleton Students This Diploma will be of interest to Carleton students already enrolled in other graduate programs who wish to work in this area. The IPA courses will be delivered through an intensive on-campus IPA Summer Institute, and online. In the first years, they will only be available on a part-time basis, with students able to take one or two courses per semester. Graduates of the IPA Diplomas who are later admitted to the Master of Public Policy and Administration can subsequently use most of their IPA courses toward the MPPA degree. Please note: All Carleton students are welcome in IPA courses offered by the School of Public Policy and Administration (space permitting).
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Credential
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 23,745
Application fee
CAD 125
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
May 2027, May 2028, May 2029
Application deadline
1 December 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Ottawa campus

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

1125 Colonel By Drive

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Carleton University is located in beautiful Ottawa, the capital of Canada. Founded in 1942, Carleton has grown into a dynamic research and teaching institution with a tradition of anticipating and leading change. Today, the university sits on more than 100 acres, on a site between the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, just a short distance from downtown Ottawa. The nation’s capital is home to over 130 embassies and high commissions from around the world, government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and numerous museums. Strong connections with the high-tech sector, and with local ind...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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