Diploma in Municipal Administration

The AMCTO Diploma in Municipal Administration (DMA) provides essential and integrated knowledge of municipal government in Ontario. The DMA academic curriculum encompasses municipal administration, finance, law, and human resources management. Graduates of the diploma are authorized by AMCTO to use the “Dipl.M.A.” credential. 

The DMA is attained by completing the following four programs:

  • Municipal Administration Program (MAP)
  • Municipal Accounting and Finance Program (MAFP)
  • Municipal Law Program (MLP)
  • Employment Law and Human Resources Program (HR) - Note: DMA students who register for the HR Program before May 2025 must also submit an HR research report as part of their DMA completion requirements. 
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