Course Overview
This course focuses on strategies for nonprofit organizations to develop good relations with all levels of government (municipal, provincial and federal) in both the bureaucratic and political spheres. You will examine how organizations with good relationships in the various levels of government can have an impact on legislation and policy development that can enhance the success of your organization. More importantly, you will gain an applied understanding of how to improve your advocacy skills, including advocacy concepts for grant writing and managing regulatory compliance.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$580.53
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the three levels of government and explain their respective scope of authority and responsibility in Canada.
- Explain how government support leverages private support and vice versa in terms of funding to nonprofit organizations.
- Define important criteria for hiring a government relations consultant.
- Describe the importance of advocacy to non-for-profit organizations.
- Explain strategies for persuading others and gaining support for your organization’s mission at all levels of governments to enhance your organizational mission.
- Develop a strategic plan for your organization to establish influential contacts in both the bureaucratic and political spheres of the three levels of government.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Government Relations (NPMA 1800) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Marketing Management - Fundraising Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Nonprofit Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NPMA 1800 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 36427
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 36427
- $580.53 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
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