Introduction

The Graduate Certificate in Public Management is designed to allow students to demonstrate to potential employers that they have the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to manage and lead in the public workplace. Students will understand the historical, political, and legal context of government organizations in the United States. They will learn and apply concepts relevant to managing government organizations, such as organization theory and design, managing human capital, group development and performance, organizational communications, information management, and ethical and evidence-based decision-making. They will also learn and apply concepts, theories, and skills relevant to the effective leadership of government organizations in complex social environments.  

Prospective students who wish to pursue this certificate must apply as non-degree applicants. Learn more on the School of Public Affairs admission web page.

Program Delivery

• Courses are offered on campus, online, and hybrid formats.

Certificate Requirements

• Students must successfully complete 12 credit hours of approved coursework.
• Students must maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA in this program.
• This program must be completed within 7 years.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Core Courses
PUAD 5001	Introduction to Public Administration and Public Service	3
PUAD 5002	Organizational Management and Behavior	3
PUAD 5006	Public Service Leadership and Ethics	3
Required Elective Courses		3
Select one elective course from the list below
PUAD 5170	Strategic Management for Nonprofit and Public Managers
PUAD 5220	Human Resource and Talent Management
PUAD 5250	Intergovernmental Management
PUAD 5260	Managing for Social Equity
PUAD 5271	Managing Change
PUAD 5503	Public Budgeting and Finance
PUAD 6410	Methods for Building and Assessing Multi-Sector Housing Partnerships
PUAD 6415	Governance for Affordable Housing
Total Hours		12