Public Management Graduate Certificate

This certificate provides current and future professionals with skills to adapt, respond, and lead through the challenges of public service delivery. Certificate graduates gain expertise in human resource management, public policy communication, and organizational management while developing confidence in applying innovative approaches in strategic planning and management, workforce development, economic development, and public participation. Certificate work lays the foundation for management in local, state, or federal public service. This certificate program meets Department of Education regulations for gainful employment programs; students are eligible to apply for financial aid.

Students enrolled in the MPA program are not eligible for the certificate. However, students who complete the certificate requirements may apply the certificate coursework to the MPA or MCJ degree if admitted. Only courses taken within six years prior to the semester of graduation may be applied to a graduate degree.