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Diploma in Government Management

Cape Breton University · Sydney
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada ★ 4.8 #2467 world
✓ No interview ✓ Loan friendly
Level
2-Year UG Diploma
Duration
2 year University Diploma
Open intakes
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
Field
Law, Politics, and Public Administration
Institution
Public University
Offer speed
Average Offer Speed10–15 days
Next deadline
2026-09-01

Program overview

A two year university diploma in public sector administration and management, covering government structures, public policy, public finance, administrative practice and organisational management.

Applicants should treat this as a specialist administrative credential rather than a general route into Canada. Non degree programmes are assessed differently for post study work purposes, and Apply Study Visa counsellors will confirm the current position in writing before any deposit is paid.

Because Diploma in Government Management is not a degree, post study work standing is not automatic and is governed by the field of study rules that apply to non degree credentials. Undergraduate study such as Diploma in Government Management does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility under the rules now in force, which married applicants should factor in from the start. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Diploma in Government Management in writing before you pay any deposit.

You will need Grade 12 / High School with 65 percent and IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6 for Diploma in Government Management. Tuition for Diploma in Government Management is recorded at CAD 18,090 for the year, with a CAD 80 application fee, and the programme runs 5 intake windows across the cycles listed here. Apply Study Visa handles the Diploma in Government Management application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$18,090₹11,03,490
Living cost (est.)C$17,865
Application feeC$80
Total / yearC$35,955₹21,93,255/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
65%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 65 percent.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 50; TOEFL iBT 80 total with no section below 20; Duolingo English Test 120.
  • English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is offered for this institution.
  • Application: Application fee CAD 80. A non refundable tuition deposit is required to confirm the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
  • Work permit: Because Diploma in Government Management is not a degree, post study work standing is not automatic and is governed by the field of study rules that apply to non degree credentials.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa provides the institution designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
59 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 20
Duolingo
120 overall
R 120L 120W 120S 120

Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Administrative Officer: municipal and provincial government
  • Programme Support Officer: public sector delivery
  • Policy Support Assistant: research and briefing roles
  • Records and Information Officer: government administration
  • Community Liaison Assistant: public engagement roles
  • Progression to a Degree: credits may ladder into further study

Reality check: as a non degree credential this programme sits outside the automatic work permit standing that degrees carry, which is the single most important thing an international applicant needs to understand before applying.

About Cape Breton University

Type
University
Ownership
Public
Rating
★ 4.8
World rank
#2467
Reference No.
O19391556824

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