MPPA Learning Outcomes

MPPA Learning Outcomes Survey – 2026

All post-secondary programs in Ontario are required to assess whether their learning outcomes are met. As part of the assessment of the MPPA learning outcomes, we ask you to reflect on which courses addressed each of the learning outcomes listed below.

MPPA Program start date(Required)

I have completed the following core courses(Required)

PADM 5120 – Modern Challenges to Governance

PADM 5121 – Policy Analysis: The Practical Art of Change

PADM 5122 – Public Management: Principles and Approaches

PADM 5123 – Public Management in Practice

PADM 5125 – Qualitative Methods for Public Policy

PADM 5126 – Quantitative Methods for Public Policy

PADM 5127 – Microeconomics for Policy Analysis

PADM 5128 – Macroeconomics for Policy Analysis

PADM 5129 – Capstone Course

Advanced Completion(Required)

yes

Please indicate if you had advanced completion credits.

Consider the nine (9) MPPA Learning Outcomes listed below. Please select the courses you feel addressed each outcome.

Learning Outcome # 1

Understand and value the principles of democratic governance, ethical public service, and diversity, equity and inclusion.(Required)

Learning Outcome # 2

Critique, weigh, and apply quantitative and qualitative evidence, and a range of research methodologies, disciplines, and epistemologies when designing, implementing, and evaluating public policies and administrative practices.(Required)

Learning Outcome # 3

Develop and deliver clear and persuasive written and oral analysis and arguments to diverse audiences in formats and styles suitable to a career in policy making.(Required)

Learning Outcome # 4

Synthesize and apply a diverse range of theories of public policy, governance, and management, and apply them in practice when addressing public policy challenges and decision-making processes.(Required)

Learning Outcome # 5

Critically appraise, and effectively and ethically use, modern tools and practices in their work.(Required)

Learning Outcome # 6

Lead and contribute to inclusive, collaborative, and effective teams.(Required)

Learning Outcome # 7

Analyze, critique, and compare the institutions, processes, politics, and policy frameworks of international, federal, provincial/territorial, municipal, and Indigenous governments and organizations, and apply this knowledge to design and implement policy solutions.(Required)

Learning Outcome # 8

Responsibly and respectfully engage and learn from a variety of government stakeholders, public service users, the general public, Indigenous rightsholders, and other orders of government.(Required)

Learning Outcome # 9

Understand the existential challenges and crises facing humanity, including climate change and inequality, and contribute to the search for policy responses to them.(Required)

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