The School of Policy Studies offers a rich and rewarding learning experience that is unsurpassed in Canada and matched only by the best public policy programs in the world. Through high quality interactive teaching and integrated learning, we enhance leadership in public policy by providing students the inspiration, skills, competencies and connections to become better contributors to the public good. The MPA curriculum includes core courses in economics, policy analysis, governance, management and quantitative methods. Through elective courses, students apply their skills to the analysis and resolution of concrete policy and management problems.
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SPS in the News
Date Published: Dec 01, 2025
Leadership Opportunity: Director and Stauffer-Dunning Chair
The Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University invites applications for the Director, School of Policy Studies and Stauffer-Dunning Chair.
Date Published: Nov 28, 2025
The Honourable Bob Rae is joining Queen’s School of Policy Studies as a Matthews Fellow
Date Published: Nov 24, 2025
Former Premier Bob Rae to join Queen’s community as a Faculty Fellow in Global Public Policy
Date Published: Nov 21, 2025
Former UN Ambassador Rae speaks of hope through an Orwellian lens at Queen's University
Date Published: Nov 20, 2025
The Honourable Bob Rae named SPS Matthews Fellow in Global Public Policy
