Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL), Graduate Diploma in Justice System Administration
York's Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law (MPPAL) is a professional, interdisciplinary graduate program designed to provide you with the skills needed for effective public administration and public policy analysis, with an emphasis on the themes of constitutional and administrative law and social justice.
York's MPPAL will provide you with the competencies and professional opportunities that a graduate degree brings, as well as prepare you to be an influential voice in your chosen career.
Program Themes
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Public Sector Ethics
Social Justice
Public Sector Management
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QS University Rankings
In the 2025 Quacquerelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings by Subject report, Social Policy & Administration ranked in the top 150 in the world and #4 in Canada.
Featured Faculty
Soren Frederiksen
Research Interests
Law and Justice , Science and Technology, Public Policy, Science Policy
Zachary Spicer
Research Interests
Local Government, Public Policy, Public Administration, Innovation and Technology Policy
Dagmar Soennecken
Research Interests
Politics and Government , Law and Justice, Migration (esp. refugees) and citizenship, national security, Gender, social movements, First Nations, Socio-legal research, comparative public policy
Brenda Spotton Visano
Research Interests
Financial and Monetary Systems , Community-Based Research, Microfinance, Heterodox Macroeconomics, Gender and Macroeconomics
MPPAL students and alumni, including Tania Waugh share their experiences with our part-time executive-style Master鈥檚 program, balancing study and work, and the impact on their careers.
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The Graduate Program in Public Policy, Administration and Law at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.