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Overview
What you will study
The Advanced Issues in Ombuds Practice course offered by York University will focus on practical, real world situations and provide ample opportunity for hands-on learning, questions, and class discussion.
Whether it’s examining the elements of a major investigation or assessing how to effectively lead your Ombuds office, the faculty will ensure you leave with tactics and solutions to overcome these often vexing situations.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Investigations: conducting, funding, monitoring, reactions, results and recommendations
- Interacting with the media and addressing the perils that can arise from “fake news”
- Using various forms of media to build higher visibility and produce more persuasive and accurate content
- Managing perceptions as it relates to how the Ombuds role is perceived, supported and/or undermined by “insiders”
- Creating an inclusive working environment for Ombuds staff that are receptive to and supportive of a wide diversity of points of view, backgrounds, differences of all kinds
- Delivering high quality and innovative service in early resolution and investigative work on a day-to-day basis and evaluate performance
- Analyzing Ombuds operating procedures for indications of systemic bias
- Conducting an Ombuds-driven evaluation of Ombuds’ effectiveness and value for money
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Toronto, Canada
Disciplines
Legal Studies View 12 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in CanadaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Ombuds (working in legislated roles or in public and private sector organizations or associations established by policy, Charter, Order-in-Council, etc.)
- Assistant/Deputy Ombuds, and Directors in Ombuds offices
- Senior leaders of Investigative bodies or Dispute Resolution Offices
- Senior investigators in an Ombuds context
- Legal or other specialized counsel to Ombuds offices
- Commissioners, Members of Board of Inquiry
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2995 CAD / full≈ 2995 CAD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 CAD / full≈ 2995 CAD / full
Living costs
Toronto
Canada
1502 - 2563 CAD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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