Graduate Certificate in Public Management Development

Curriculum & Requirements

Public Management Development Certificate, Graduate

The Public Management Development Certificate Program is available to students who are interested in engaging in study in public administration but not in commitment to an entire MPA program. Both a basic certificate (16 credits) and an advanced certificate (36 credits) are available. Course offerings within the basic program provide an introduction to the concepts and skills associated with public sector administrative responsibilities. The advanced certificate program permits further development in the fundamentals of public sector management. Admission to the certificate program is upon the same basis as is admission to the MPA program.

Notes: 

• admission to the certificate program is upon the same basis as is admission to the MPA program;
• available to students who are interested in engaging in study in public administration but not in commitment to an entire MPA program.
• information can be found here: Public Management Development Certificates

Choose the basic certificate or advanced certificate.

Required Advanced Certificate Courses
PADM 501	PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH APPROACHES	5
PADM 503	FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	5
PADM 507	PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS	5
PADM 509	PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION	5
PADM 511	PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND LEADERSHIP	5
PADM 513	PUBLIC PLANNING AND BUDGETING	5
PADM 515	ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND REGULATION	5
Total Credits		35

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