Extended Education

Certificate in Manitoba Municipal Administration

Whether you work in municipal administration or would like to, this online certificate program provides you with the knowledge and skills to help you become an effective municipal administrator.

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    Credential

    • Certificate

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    Program length

    • 1 to 5 years

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    Program features

    • For Canadian citizens and permanent residents
    • Part-time, online from anywhere in Canada

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    Program fees

    • Total cost: $4,968 plus $100 non-refundable application fee
    • Each course: $828
    Pricing subject to change without notice

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    Make a world of difference on a local level

    Learn about relevant topics including municipal accounting, municipal law and administration. Make a positive impact on the everyday lives of citizens and gain the essential body of knowledge to be an effective municipal administrator and a leader in local governments with a certificate in Municipal Administration.

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    For administrators in Manitoba municipalities

    The program is offered in partnership with the Manitoba Municipal Administrators, representing Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) of Manitoba municipalities, and is recognized as important professional development within their organization. Representatives from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities are also on the program’s advisory committee, supporting continued refinement of this program, which has been offered for many years.

Explore your career options with Manitoba Municipal Administration

The knowledge and skills you acquire in this program could be valuable in the following careers. Explore these options. Learn which top skills are required, how many are currently employed, and what they are earning.

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Program details

This program is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Information for international students who wish to study with us can be found at Intensive Program Packages.

Credential: Earn a University of Manitoba Certificate in Manitoba Municipal Administration.

Fees: $4,968 plus $100 non-refundable application fee.
Pricing subject to change without notice.

Expected duration: up to 5 years, part-time

Admission requirements: Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, or mature student status (21 years of age or older and missing high school entrance requirements). If primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required.
Learners with 1 (one) or more years of post-secondary education outside of the University of Manitoba must provide an official transcript.

This program is offered in partnership with the Manitoba Municipal Administrators (MMA). 

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Program courses

Determine the courses you will need to complete this program. Note: A grade of C or better must be obtained to qualify for a passing grade in CMMA courses. You must complete FINC 0180 before FINC 0380.

This Extended Education program has open registration, which means that students can register for individual courses without being admitted to a program. Any courses taken within 10 years that are in the program will be applied to the student’s program record. Please note that the course schedule below may change based on enrollment numbers and student interest.

Students will need to be admitted to a program before they will be allowed to graduate with their credential.

Required courses

FINC 0180 is a prerequisite for FINC 0380.

Course numberCourse nameContact hoursTerm(s) offered
FINC 0180Introductory Accounting for Municipal Managers36Fall
HRM 0100Managing the Human Resource Function36Fall, Winter, Summer
FINC 0380Municipal Accounting36Winter
MGMT 0180Municipal Administration36Fall, Summer (6-week intensive)
MGMT 0280Municipal Law36Winter

Elective course

Choose one.

Offered by UM
Course number Course name Contact hours Term(s) offered
LDRS 0180 Leadership for Municipal Managers Concept, Principles and Application 36 Summer
Offered by University of Alberta (NACLAA elective courses)
Course name Contact hours
Local Government (EXLGP08200) 39
Public Administration Professionalism (EXLGP08201) 39

NACLAA course registration

Or call, toll free: 1 877 686-4625

Don’t wait until your final year to take NACLAA courses as it takes time to receive your grades.

Register for courses

You can register for courses before applying to this program. Please visit courses.

How to apply

To apply to a program in UM Extended Education, you must

  • Sign in or create an account in our registration system. 
  • Choose Apply to a Program in the left menu. 
  • Select your program and pay your application fee.
  • Submit your required documents within two weeks of completing your application form.

You must be admitted to a program in order to graduate with your credential.

Find out if you may be asked to provide any documents after you apply

All UM students must meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.
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  • You may have to provide proof of waiver or exemption for your English language proficiency.
  • You may have to provide proof of waiver or exemption for your English language proficiency.
  • You must provide your valid test results to meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.
  • You must provide your valid test results to meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.
  • You do not have to provide your transcript.
  • You do not have to provide your transcript.
  • You must provide your transcript.
  • You must provide your transcript.
  • You must provide your high school transcript.
  • You must provide your high school transcript.
  • You may apply as a Mature Student, without a high school transcript.

Learn more about the program

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    Municipal Administration, Grads

  • Wally Melnyk
    Municipal Administration, Instructor

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Extended Education
185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

eeprograms@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8800
Toll free: 1-888-216-7011