MASTER OF

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

MASTER OF
PUBLIC POLICY
Welcome to the Munk School
The world needs leaders, and those leaders need to The following summer, the expert staff of the School
understand complicated social problems, deep will help you find an internship that matches your
political disagreements, challenging economic skills and interests. In the second year, you will bring
environments, and coming changes to the climate the experience of that internship back into the
that will reshape our world. Here at the Munk classroom and into your extracurricular activities while
School, we train professionals to deal with these and deepening your expertise and preparing to launch
many other issues. Our faculty includes world- your career.
renowned scholars of economics, political science,
sociology, history, social work and other disciplines, Daily life at the Munk School includes lots of classes,
alongside public policy practitioners who bring a but just as importantly, you will spend your time
wealth of hands-on experience in the public, private, surrounded by a rich community of peers, alumni,
and non-profit sectors. faculty, fellows, staff, and visitors. On a single day,
you might attend a class taught by a former high-
When you join the Master of Global Affairs (MGA) or ranking civil servant in the morning, have lunch with
the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, you will friends studying for their Master of Global Affairs or
learn to think critically about Canadian and global Master of Public Policy, attend a workshop on the
challenges. Your classes will push you to rigorously authoritarian censorship on social media given by a
evaluate policies, to ask not just how things are done visitor in the afternoon, and network with alumni in
today, but how they can be done better. You will the evening.
participate in a variety of student leadership
initiatives, from the Beyond the Headlines podcast From the day you arrive at the Munk School for our
to the Indigenous Policy Initiative. You will learn how Math-Econ Prep Courses until the day you walk across
to negotiate in complex strategic environments, how the stage in Convocation Hall to receive your
to adapt a government to the digital age, and how diploma, you will be challenged to think both big and
to lead a team of talented colleagues. small. Whatever challenges you take on in your
career, we hope you prepare for them by spending
As two year programs, the MGA and MPP combine some time with us here at the Munk School of Global
both academic and practical training. During your Affairs and Public Policy.
first year, you will be introduced to the core theories
and tools of multiple disciplines, covering topics like — Michael Donnelly,
global security, the social context of public policy, Director of Professional Master's Programs,
human rights, innovation policy, economics, strategic Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
negotiation, and adapting government to the digital
age.
Why choose the Master of Public
Policy and the Master of Global Affairs
Degree Programs at the Munk School?
U of T is ranked #1 in Canada and #23 in the Our faculty of experts come from a wide
world according to the Times Higher range of backgrounds and give both
Education’s World University Rankings 2024 programs an interdisciplinary advantage
The Munk School is in the heart of Students gain practical hands-on work
downtown Toronto, one of the most experience to enhance competitiveness in the
dynamic and diverse cities in the world global market
Our network has over 1000+ MPP and 900+ A leader in research, teaching and global
MGA alumni worldwide engagement, the Munk School has dozens of
MGA & MPP Programs are two-year, full- teaching programs, centres, and research
time, in-person professional Master labs.
degrees, with a mandatory internship in the Students benefit from a rich support network
summer between years one and two which helps prepare them for thriving in
global affairs and public policy careers
Learn from the experts
The Munk School boasts a distinguished faculty of world-class scholars and seasoned
practitioners in global affairs and public policy. Comprised of interdisciplinary experts from both
public and private sectors, they link theory with real-world experience. Their unparalleled
expertise spans international relations, economic policy and global justice, for example, shaping
cutting-edge research and advising international organizations, governments, and NGOs in
Canada and worldwide.

Through our Master of Global Affairs and Master of Public Policy degree programs, students gain
the necessary tools to become effective leaders, addressing the complex challenges of our
interconnected world with insight and innovation while receiving rigorous academic training and
real-world relevance.

Left to Right (from top row): Professor Ron Levi, Assistant Professor Rie Kijima, Professor Shiri Breznitz, Professor Phillip Lipscy, Professor
Darius Ornston, University Professor Dan Breznitz; (second row) Assistant Professor Moussa Blimpo, Professor Ron Deibert, University
Professor Janice Stein, Founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Professor John Robinson, Professor Lynette
Ong, Professor Ayelet Shachar; (third row) Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream Gabriel Eidelman, Associate Professor Jonathan Craft,
Professor Daniyal Zuberi, Associate Professor Michael Donnelly, Director of Graduate Programs, Assistant Professor Laura Garcia-Montoya,
Associate Professor Phil Triadafilopoulos; (fourth row) Professor Drew Fagan, Professor Ito Peng, Professor Arjumand Siddiqi, Professor James
Radner, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream Janet Mason, Associate Professor Tom Kemeny.
 The Munk School's Master of Global M
Master of Global Affairs is a two-year program that G
Affairs (MGA) combines rigorous academic study with a
global summer internship. A

Online Prep Courses in Math & Stats and Micro- Year Two
Economics are offered in the summer before Year
Core courses:
1 for incoming students to help sharpen students’
Research Methods for Capstone
quantitative skills needed for this degree
Capstone Seminar
program. There is no additional cost for these
recommended prep courses. + 5 elective courses

Students must take a minimum of 1.5 full courses or

Year One three electives in a chosen emphasis. The completion
Core courses: of a particular emphasis will be recognized on your
Global Development transcript at graduation.
Global Innovation Policy Year Two emphases:
Global Security Development
Human Rights and Global Justice Innovation Policy
Microeconomics for Global Affairs* Human Rights and Global Justice
Macroeconomics: Markets, Institutions and Markets
Growth* Global Security
Statistics for Global Affairs The Digital World
Global Policy
Elective one: choose one of three options: MGA students are required to take a total of 9.0 full
GLA2029H — Sustainability in the World: A courses or 18 half courses.
Living Lab Course
GLA2027H — Ethics and Global Affairs Capstone project
GLA2034H — Decision-Making & Strategic The Capstone Project is a culminating assignment that
Thinking ties all the foundational elements of the MGA curriculum
—collaboration, practical work experience, and
Elective two: choose from a list of year two innovative problem-solving—together in a single
elective offerings each year project. Through the capstone, you will have the
*an intermediate level is available for students with opportunity to apply your knowledge to the needs of
advanced knowledge in this subject real-world clients.

Global Internship Course- GLA1007Y Past Capstone clients have included:

(between Year 1 and Year 2) Scotiabank - Global Financial Services
Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health
The Munk School's MGA Program connects students Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
to internships in top-tier international and national UNICEF Standing Group of National Committees; Stephen
institutions, businesses, and civil society Lewis
organizations. This is a mandatory 10-16 week CIFAR (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research)
summer internship. Global Affairs Canada

"The best part of my capstone was being able to work closely with the provincial government and gain
insights on the policy process directly from policy leaders. I am grateful to have contributed to a policy
framework which may shape a future digital strategy for the province and impact businesses in our local
communities.”
— Justine Tanguay, MGA '21, on her capstone project consulting for the
Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade
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A specializations
In addition to the standalone Master of Global Affairs program and dual degree programs, you can
complete a combined degree program, collaborative specialization, or study abroad on an exchange.

Combined Programs:
Juris Doctor/Master of Global Affairs (JD/MGA)
Master of Global Affairs/Master of Business Administration (MGA/MBA)

Collaborative Specializations:
Collaborative Master’s Specialization in Contemporary East and Southeast Asian Studies
Collaborative Specialization in Ethnic, Immigration, and Pluralism Studies
Collaborative Specialization in Environmental Studies

Dual degrees
Munk School students have the opportunity to stretch their degree across continents by earning two
distinct and complementary master's degrees in just over two years.

Students in a dual degree program benefit from the unique academic strengths of each institution,
the depth of the networks centered in their geographic region and their wide-reaching internship
resources — gaining a multidisciplinary approach to global affairs and a multicultural perspective.

Study in London at LSE Study in Paris at Sciences Study in Berlin at the

Po Hertie School
Master of Public Administration (MPA) Master of Public Policy (MPP) from Master of International Affairs from the
from LSE / Master of Global Affairs Sciences Po / Master of Global Hertie School / Master of Global Affairs
(MGA) from U of T Affairs (MGA) from U of T (MGA) from U of T

Spend your first year at the top One of the world’s leading Gain a Master of International
University in London pursuing a schools for political science and Affairs degree at a leading
Master of Public Administration, international relations, students European hub for research,
followed by a global internship, pursue a Master of Public Policy policy and public engagement
and the second year in Toronto in Paris during the first year, before completing your global
studying for the MGA. complete a summer internship, internship and joining us at the
and join the Munk School’s MGA Munk School for your MGA
program for the second year. degree.
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Internships G
The internship is a core part of the MGA
A
program. You will have the opportunity to
gain real-world experience and connections
in top-tier corporations, international and
national institutions, and civil society
organizations.

Our dedicated Global Internship Manager

provides students with career support and
professional development opportunities to
help you land your internships. Some MGA
Internship partners have included the
World Bank, OECD, UNICEF, Global Affairs
Canada, Manulife, KPMG, and the UN
Environment Program (UNEP).
Yunji Wang, MGA ‘25
MGA students have completed internships
in 63 countries to date, with more than 320 My internship was at the Global Education
placement hosts. Cluster at UNICEF, Geneva. My role focused
on advocating for education in emergencies. I
developed strategic management skills by
MGA internships by creating and leading the communication plan
for the Annual Meeting in Nairobi, where I
sector learned how to create engaging content and
execute a social media strategy aligned with
the meeting’s objectives. This critical skill is
ThinkTank/Research one I continue to use today, both in my
12% Private sector professional and personal life. The highlight
24% was organizing the Annual Meeting in Kenya,
where I had the chance to not only open the
Government
last day of the conference but also meet
global experts united in delivering quality
19%
education to children. Learning from
practitioners who witness these crises firsthand
was eye-opening, and I discovered my love for
dynamic teamwork and cross-sectoral
collaborations. This experience confirmed my
NGOs passion for humanitarian response and global
27% development, bringing me closer to my goal
Multilateral organizations
18%
of managing global development projects and
eventually starting my own social enterprise.
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A MGA degree?
MGA alumni employment by sector:
Careers Team and Support:
NGO
Navigating the intricate global affairs landscape
14%
demands academic rigour and robust career support. Multilateral Organization
That is where the Professional Development and 3%
Career Strategies (PDACS) Office comes in,
seamlessly integrating comprehensive services to
ensure you are prepared for the dynamic job market.

Our dedicated Careers Team provides personalized

Private
guidance throughout the program, laying a 50%
foundation for success with immersive first-year Government
workshops and one-on-one support. As you progress 22%

into your second year, we shift our focus to career

planning and job search strategies. Our holistic career
development approach ensures you possess the skills
and experiences needed to achieve your aspirations.
Whether you are exploring new career paths or
Academic / Think Tank
refining interview skills, our expert team is committed 11%
to nurturing your professional growth.
Recent jobs held by MGA graduates
Our support does not end after graduation, with our
rich and expansive alumni network and ongoing
include:
career services, you will receive continued guidance US Diplomat, US Department of State
and opportunities as you advance in your career—
Manager, Sustainability and Climate Change,
confidently navigating and thriving in the ever-
evolving realm of global affairs. Deloitte Canada
Grants Officer, Alberta Machine Intelligence
Institute
Assistant Director, Atlantic Council
Desk Officer, Global Affairs Canada
Project Manager, Transparentem
Humanitarian Access Manager, Norwegian
Refugee Council
UN Fellow, United Nations
Senior Policy Analyst, Ontario Ministry of
Colleges and Universities
Communications Manager, Covenant House
Toronto
Associate, ESG Global Advisors Inc
Humanitarian Affairs Manager, Doctors
Without Borders / Medecins Sans Frontieres
(MSF)
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Edward Kawooya, MGA '16

Senior Manager, Third Party Cyber, Data & IT Risk, RBC

What did you like most about the MGA program? How has your MGA helped you in your
career?
I loved the fact that the MGA was not your typical The MGA helped me realize that my academic
academic degree with a focus on only theory. The background could be leveraged in a variety of sectors—
global arena is complex and ever-changing, which be it government or private sector. Through the course
requires us to be more open-minded, flexible and offerings and teaching staff, I developed an interest in
pragmatic when tackling everyday issues. What I found capital markets and regulatory decision-making. I took
unique was that the program provided students with an this interest and had the opportunity to work within the
opportunity to take theory and apply it in real-life Ontario Public Service, helping to shape public policy
settings with its research, policy labs, innovative issues and regulatory matters. Through this experience,
capstone and internship programs. We also got to I was able to build a strong network, which propelled
engage decision-makers within non-government, me into the financial services sector working in
government and private sector organizations to Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk, Data
understand how they are both impacted and shaped by Management and Cybersecurity at the bank.
global policies. Above all, I cherish and found it
humbling to be part of a dynamic and ambitious group
of global students from all walks of life looking to make
a difference in their homes, communities, and countries.

Emily Tsui, JD-MGA ‘21

Legal Officer/Foreign Service Officer, Diplomatic, Criminal, and
Security Law at Global Affairs Canada

I have always wanted a career doing challenging cross-border and international work, and the JD/MGA program has
allowed me to combine my interests in law and international affairs to do so. The combined program allowed me to
gain hands-on experience to learn more about working in law in an international setting.
Through the MGA internship program and the IHRP fellowship, I got a chance to work at the Permanent Court of
Arbitration in Singapore and the International Residual Mechanism for Former Criminal Tribunals in The Hague. These
experiences, and the academics of the combined program, taught me how to work on complex files. I look forward to
applying these skills while working at a large international law firm.
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Master of Public Policy (MPP)

The MPP's core curriculum provides students with a foundation in quantitative and qualitative analysis, governance, the
policy process, comparative analysis, and policy implementation. The core curriculum also includes a mandatory summer
internship.

Online Prep Courses in Math & Stats and Micro- Year Two
Economics are offered in the summer before Year 1 During the second-year of the MPP program (MPP2),
for incoming students to help sharpen students’ you will study economics and qualitative-based courses
quantitative skills needed for this degree program. while having an opportunity to explore graduate level
There is no additional cost for these recommended policy courses closer to your interests in policy, such as,
prep courses. AI, environment, global issues, etc.

Year One
Core courses:
During the first-year of the MPP program (MPP1), you 1.5 required credits
will take 8 courses which consist of 7 core MPP1 Politics and the Policy Process
courses and 1 core elective course: Topics in Applied Economics for Public Policy
Core courses (8 courses): Capstone Course: Integrating Issues in Public Policy
1. Governance, Institutions and Public Policy Choose: 0.5 elective credit from either:
2. Microeconomics for Policy Analysis Ethics and the Public Interest or
3. Macroeconomics for Policy Analysis Moral Foundations of Public Policy
4. Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis Choose: 0.5 elective credit from either
5. Social Context of Policy-Making Comparative Public Policy or an alternate
6. Implementation of Program Evaluation international/global focus course as approved
7. Strategic Policy Implementation by the MPP program director
Choose: 1.5 elective credits, of which one elective
Elective credit (0.5) from either: must be an MPP elective course and the remaining
Sustainability in the World: A Living Lab Course courses may be taken with other University of
or Decision-Making and Strategic Thinking Toronto graduate units

Internship between Year 1 and Year 2 Capstone project in MPP2

As part of the MPP program, you will complete a The MPP Capstone course requires students to apply
mandatory paid summer internship between year 1 the skills, analytic approaches, and policy knowledge
and year 2 with an employer within the public, that had been acquired during the MPP program to
private or non-profit sector. individually develop a coherent policy agenda to
improve the social and economic well-being of
Canadians.
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Joint programs & specializations

In addition to the standalone Master of Public Policy program, you can

also complete a combined degree program, collaborative specialization,
emphases, or study abroad.

Four collaborative specializations:

Contemporary East and Southeast Asian Studies (CESEAS)
Environmental Studies
Harney Program in Ethnic, Pluralism and Immigration Studies
Sexual Diversity Studies

One combined program:

Juris Doctor/Master of Public Policy (JD/MPP)

Choice of three emphases:

Emphasis in Economics for Public Policy: you can complete three
economics or stats-based elective courses.
Public and Non-Profit Management and Administration Emphasis: you can
complete three elective courses that can span from environmental to
legal to digital courses.
Social and Urban Policy Emphasis: you can complete three credits that
might span from urban planning to health to Indigenous policy studies.
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Internships
While studying in the MPP program, you will Adley Ho, MPP ’24
complete a paid policy internship between
your first and second year of study. Under In 2023, I completed my MPP internship as a
Strategy Analyst at the Canada Infrastructure Bank
faculty supervision, the internship offers you
(CIB), a federal Crown corporation with a mandate
a chance to apply your knowledge to issues to invest in sustainable infrastructure that benefits
in the public, private or non-profit sectors. Canadians. As a member of the Strategy team, I
supported initiatives in areas including
Most importantly, this internship will help sustainability, corporate reporting and planning,
you clarify your career direction, gain government relations, impact measurement, and
perspective on classroom learning, and sector strategies. I conducted research on climate
provide invaluable experience and the resiliency for infrastructure and analyzed the
potential role for the CIB as a catalyst for private
network-building needed to secure
investment. My analysis contributed to the
employment after graduation. Internships
development of new initiatives that leveraged the
may relate to any aspect of policy planning, CIB’s investments to improve climate resiliency,
analysis, decision-making and while aligning with federal government priorities.
implementation.
The rigorous MPP programme at the Munk School
At the end of your internship, you will submit has equipped me with the necessary skills to
succeed in a highly dynamic and fast-paced
a written research report providing an
workplace. I quickly applied my quantitative and
original analysis of the policy and/or qualitative research and analysis skills to produce
organizational issues explored during your high-quality deliverables that informed decision-
internship. making. Presentation opportunities, especially
from the Strategic Policy Implementation course
Internship employment by sector and various case competitions, have built my
Summer 2023 confidence in briefing senior leaders.

50% Ontario Public Service

My internship experience highlighted the
versatility of a policy degree, demonstrating the
22% Federal government
various opportunities to apply my policy analysis
11% Private sector
skills. I was fortunate to work part-time with the
6% Government (other)
CIB, complementing my policy studies while
6% Non-profit
continuing to contribute to sustainability projects
3% Municipal
from the summer. As I join the CIB as a full-time
1% International organization
analyst after graduation, I am eager to explore
1% Academia
opportunities across the public and private
sectors to further my career as a policy analyst.
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What can you do with
an MPP degree?
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Careers services:
Our dedicated MPP Career Services
Team is committed to supporting
your job search throughout your time
at the Munk School and after. Our
goal is to connect students to
internships and full-time jobs in
sectors students are passionate
about.
2024 Ottawa trip

Career Services support includes

professional development workshops, MPP Alumni Employment (2009-2023)
a policy-focused job board, career
advising, as well as mentoring and 13% Private Sector

networking opportunities. Government (Canada)

30% Ontario Public 12% Nonprofit

Service (OPS)
2% Industry Association
21% Federal
8% Municipal
1% Think Tank
4% Broader Public
1% International
MPP New Graduate Employment: Sector* Organization
3% Provincial (not in 1% Government

Class of 2023 Ontario) (USA or

International)
3% Political Staff 1% Other**
*Agencies, boards, ** Self-employed, standards
93%: Three months after commissions, crown
corporations, etc.
organization, undisclosed
sector

convocation, over 93% of MPP

graduates from the Class of 2023
secured full-time employment in
policy-relevant roles.

$70,492: the average starting

salary for the graduating MPP
Class of 2023

Fun Fact:
96% of MPP alumni would
recommend the MPP program to
other interested candidates.
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Alumni spotlight

James Drummond, MPP '15 How has the MPP helped you in your
Policy Analyst, Regulatory Policy Division, career?
Public Governance Directorate, OECD The MPP has helped my current career at the OECD in
two ways. First, participating in an academic exchange
What did you like most about the MPP to Sciences Po in Paris, France provided me both with
the opportunity to improve my understanding of policy
program?
issues from an international perspective, as well as
What I liked most was the strong sense of community invaluable in-person opportunities to meet and
built by the program. Unlike my previous degrees, the network with OECD staff. Having this knowledge and
MPP program immediately emphasized and reinforced network helped when I applied for internship positions
its cohort model that began in the first weeks with the after I returned to Toronto for my final semester.
math prep course and orientation week. From there, Second, the practical, policy-oriented communication
taking the majority of courses together provided a lot skills we learned during the program have been an
of opportunities to get to know and work closely with important factor in my tenure at the OECD.
so many smart, amazing people and see policy
Synthesizing policy problems, thinking critically about
problems from many different perspectives...This was
solutions, identifying practical options, and
also reinforced by extracurriculars, like the Public
communicating clear and analytically sound solutions
Good Initiative or the Ford + Munk case competition,
are core parts of my job. Especially early in my career
where I got to work closely on practical and applied
at the OECD, I regularly called on experiences gained
policy problems, deepening the connection with
from the MPP program, that allowed me to contribute
classmates. As a result, not only did this community
meaningfully to OECD projects and workstreams,
help me get through the program, but it also resulted
giving me opportunities to move upwards in my career.
in strong friendships that have lasted years after
graduating.
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Alumni spotlight
Anna-Kay Russell du Toit, MPP '18
TD Bank, Manager of Social Projects and Issues Management
Anna-Kay also volunteers much of her time as the co-founder and Director of Funding Partnerships for the Canadian
Black Policy Network and as the Director of Strategy & Governance for Leading Change Canada.

What did you like most about the MPP? How has the MPP helped you in your career?
"What I loved most about the MPP program was having
the room to delve deep into the subject of public policy
and apply it to my lived experiences to better “I entered my MPP program very curious about the
understand the sector and how I could personally ways in which the policy process impacts those
contribute to it. I entered the MPP program with a outside of government. While completing my
degree in environmental studies and little knowledge of degree, I had the opportunity of co-founding the
political science and economics. program’s inaugural collaboration with the Harvard
Kennedy School’s Black Policy Conference. By
At times, I wasn’t sure it was the right fit; however, engaging in work like this during my MPP, I gained
through the skills and knowledge I gained in my invaluable insights into the influence that policies
courses, internship, and involvement in extracurricular have on communities and vice versa.”
activities — like the Public Policy & Governance Review
and Equity, Diversity & Public Policy Initiative — I left
the program feeling not only more confident in what
public policy actually is, but also how I could use it to
effect positive change in my communities.”

Toronto Black Policy Conference

In November 2019, MPP alum Eunice Kays Yeboah, Sharnelle
Morgan and Anna-Kay Russell founded the inaugural Toronto
Black Policy Conference. Held at the the Munk School's Campbell
Conference Facility, the conference theme was Black Inclusion and
Innovation, and applied an anti-Black racism lens to explore what
innovation means for Toronto’s Black communities now and in the
future.

The successful event was subsequently followed by the creation of

the Canadian Black Policy Network (www.cbpn.ca), a "policy-
driven forum which seeks to provide unique opportunities to
collaborate, innovate and find sustainable solutions for policy
issues affecting Canada’s Black communities."
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Extra-Curricular Opportunities in MGA & MPP Programs

Student Leadership Initiatives
As a student in the Munk School’s professional programs, you will engage in various enriching experiences, including
participation in our Student Leadership Initiatives (SLIs), case competitions, and conferences. These initiatives go beyond
traditional classroom learning, offering hands-on opportunities to publish journals, host podcasts, and consult on real-world
challenges. By immersing yourself in these activities, you will gain valuable experience and the chance to apply and
strengthen your skills, enhancing your value in the competitive job market.

Student Leadership Initiative spotlights

Public Good Initiative PATH
The Public Good Initiative (PGI) is a student-leadership initiative “As an incoming Master of Global Affairs (MGA) student,
that provides pro-bono consulting services to non-profit navigating career options can be daunting. PATH: Career
organizations. Drawing on the skills and expertise of PGI Introduction and Exploration Series is here to support you. PATH
consultants, the PGI seeks to meaningfully contribute to the offers panels, networking opportunities, and workshops
public good and make a positive impact on the policy and throughout both program years, helping you understand the
research capacity of non-profit organizations. value of your degree and explore diverse career paths. Each
month features a different sector within global affairs, bringing
“Working as a Public Good Initiative (PGI) Consultant for World
together professionals, alumni, and faculty to engage with
Education Services and as a PGI Director were the most
students. These sector-specific panels provide insights into
rewarding experiences I had during my time at the Munk School.
various careers, emerging trends, and essential skills. Student-led
It offered me the opportunity to apply my coursework in a real-
and organized, PATH also offers the opportunity to build
world setting, while developing valuable policy skills, including
essential transferable skills by managing logistics, finances, and
managing client and stakeholder relationships, and developing
marketing, as well as designing panels and recruiting panelists,
policy products such as briefing notes, literature reviews and
thereby enhancing leadership and project management abilities
jurisdictional scans. PGI provided me with a unique opportunity
—ensuring that you are well-equipped to achieve your career
to engage in important, exciting, and challenging projects.”
goals.”
—Reem Sheikh- Khalil, MPP '21 —Chloë Harle, MGA '24, served as Co-Chair of
PGI: Director, Client Relations PATH: Career Introduction and Exploration Series.

Mentorship
The Munk School Mentorship Program pairs students with Munk School Fellows, including educators, private sector
leaders, and policy-makers, creating dynamic, mutually beneficial relationships. This program provides invaluable
career insights and exemplifies the Munk School's commitment to interdisciplinary learning and real-world readiness.
With every student who requested a mentor being matched, the program showcases the fellows' dedication to student
success. The impact of the mentorship program extends beyond the classroom to foster a community passionate about
addressing global challenges.

Exchange programs
All our students have the opportunity to study abroad for the fall term of their second year at one of our many partner
institutions.
Application for an exchange term is a competitive process managed by U of T's Centre for International Experience
(CIE).
Admissions
MPP & MGA degree programs
The admissions process is a holistic one as the MPP & MGA Admissions committee will review every aspect of your
application before making a decision. Please refer to the Munk School website for more detailed MPP & MGA Admissions
information: https://munkschool.utoronto.ca/masters-programs
Admissions requirements
Academic Record
You will have successfully completed a four-year Bachelor’s degree (in any
MGA Statistics for the
discipline) or equivalent, from a recognized university.
cohort entering in 2024:
GPA Requirement
103 students in the Class of
You are required to have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of
mid-B (3.0), and a Final year minimum GPA of B+ (3.3), of 300 and 400 level 2026
courses. 33% international students
(Admission is highly competitive and meeting this requirement does not 11 countries represented
guarantee admission.) 57% female, 42% male, 1%
International Student Degree Equivalency Requirements other
If you are an international student you should refer to U of T's School of 3.7 average final year GPA
Graduate Studies International Equivalency tool to find out if your degree meets
the School of Graduate Studies requirements to apply. Learn more:
https://rb.gy/259ds9

Quantitative & Qualitative Requirements

You require both qualitative and quantitative skills to succeed in the MGA & MPP Statistics for the
MPP programs. Therefore, you will need to demonstrate competency in these
areas to strengthen your application for admission.
cohort entering in 2024:
112 students in the Class of
English Language Proficiency Test
You are required to submit official English test scores if and only if (a) you do not 2026
have a degree from a Canadian university and (b) the language of instruction 23% international students
and examination for your degree was not English. Learn more: 8 countries represented
https://rb.gy/ngu3xx 69% female, 30% male, 1%
Other requirements other
If you have completed your admitting degree (undergraduate degree) outside of 3.7 average final year GPA
Canada, you are required to write the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
General Test (www.ets.org/gre). (For MPP Program ONLY). The MGA Program
does not require the GRE Test.

Dual Degrees; Combined Degree Programs and Collaborative Specializations:

If you are applying to any of the Dual Degree Programs and Combined Degree Programs, you will have to meet the
requirements and deadlines of both degrees and programs to which you are applying. If you are interested in a Collaborative
Specialization, once you are admitted to the MGA or MPP degrees, you can then apply to one of the Collaborative
specializations offered through these degrees.
How to Apply
MPP & MGA degree programs
Apply Online Key dates for admission
Submit your application online via U of T's School of
Graduate Studies Online Application website Applications for Fall 2025 entry
(GradApp): https://admissions.sgs.utoronto.ca/apply opens on: September 27, 2024

Admissions Checklist:
Official transcripts for all post-secondary studies (at First Deadline: January 27, 2025
the time of application, unofficial transcripts are (For both programs)
accepted)
Minimum two academic references
Second Deadline (MGA Only):
Statement of purpose
April 1, 2025
Optional diversity essay
Proof of English Language Proficiency test if (Applicants will not be considered
required. for MGA entrance scholarships if you
Online Kira video talent question and written apply by this deadline).
response question
Curriculum vitae (or resume)
GRE is required only if you completed your
The first round of offers will go
undergraduate (admitting) degree outside of out in the first week of March.
Canada (MPP Only) Admission decisions will be made in
two to three rounds.
Upload your documents into GradApp online and
pay the $125 application fee:
https://admissions.sgs.utoronto.ca/apply/

Dual Degrees with the MGA Program:

Applicants to the dual degrees — MPP/MGA, MIA/MGA, MPA/MGA — must apply through the partner
institution (Sciences Po, Hertie School of Governance or London School of Economics).
Funding opportunities
MPP & MGA degree
programs

You can fund your degree through a

combination of:
MPP & MGA merit-based entrance
scholarships (no application required)
Funded awards (e.g., MPP2 Cadario
scholarship, MGA2 scholarships)
External scholarships, such as SSHRC and
OGS awards
Government student loans (OSAP and
other provincial loans)
US Federal Direct Loan Program (for US
citizens only)
A loan or lines of credit from a bank

Funding for diverse communities:

Inclusive Excellence Admissions
Scholarships for Black and Indigenous
Master’s students
Dr. Connie Carter Global Affairs Award,
awarded to a Year 2 Student from a
CARICOM country
Thomas E. Keirans & Mary Janigan MGA Funding for international students:
Fellowship, awarded to a new Canadian
In addition to the MGA & MPP’s
or permanent resident
scholarships, which are awarded to admitted
The University of Toronto's Indigenous
students based on merit, international
Tuition Initiative provides funding for nine
students can also search for eligible awards
First Nations and Indigenous American
and scholarships through the: University of
students
Toronto, School of Graduate Studies website
Other funding opportunities: for international student awards.
Student Leadership Initiative Fellowships
Paid internships https://www.sgs.utoronto.ca
Research assistant positions
Teaching assistant positions
Master of Global Affairs Program
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
University of Toronto
315 Bloor St. W (at the Observatory)
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 0A7 Canada

Master of Public Policy Program

Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
University of Toronto
14 Queen's Park Crescent W. (at Canadiana Gallery)
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 3K9 Canada

Contact:
Rejeanne Puran munkschool.utoronto.ca/
Graduate Admissions & Recruitment Officer
masters-programs
Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Admissions email: [email protected]
Admissions email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-978-7794