Public and Nonprofit Management Certificate
Introduction
The Undergraduate Certificate in Public and Nonprofit Management offered by the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (BAPA) degree program equips students with essential skills to effectively manage projects, resources, and finances within public and nonprofit organizations. With a focus on practical management techniques and program evaluation, students learn to design, implement, and assess programs that meet organizational goals. Courses cover key areas such as project management, human resource development, and financial oversight, and explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by public and nonprofit managers.
Program Delivery
- Courses are offered on campus, online, and occasionally in remote and occasionally hybrid formats. Students should be aware that certain classes may only be offered online or on campus and not all classes are offered in both formats.
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Program Requirements
- The undergraduate certificate in Public and Nonprofit Management requires 12 credit hours of coursework.
- All credit hours for the certificate must be completed at CU Denver. Transfer credits are not accepted.
- Students must earn a minimum C- grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy the certificate requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PUAD 3001 | Project Management and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| PUAD 3110 | Seminar in Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| PUAD 4140 | Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 |
| PUAD 4220 | Human Resource and Talent Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |