Program Overview

Public Policy and Management Graduate Certificate in Public Management Online

About the Program

A certificate from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs offers a wide array of career options that engage individuals in work that matters. Whether one sees themselves in a senior role at the US State Department, as an agency head in state government, as a city manager, or as an advocate in a nonprofit organization, the program will help prepare students for success.

Curriculum

The rigorous, hands-on curriculum provided by the Glenn College will give students the skills and tools needed to thrive in careers at all levels of government and in the not-for-profit sector.

Benefits

As a graduate student, individuals will have all the benefits of a collegial, high-quality graduate certificate program located within a large research institution. The program fosters close relationships among students, staff, and faculty. Students will also draw upon the vast resources of one of the worlds largest, most diverse research universities.

Program Details

• The program is a 13 credit hour graduate certificate.
• It is perfect for students and professionals across a multitude of fields who wish to prepare themselves for management roles in the public sector.
• The certificate is also perfect for professionals who are contemplating a career change to the public sector and who need the skills and knowledge to make a successful transition.
• For many professionals, a graduate certificate will be sufficient to master the relevant skills, but for others, a certificate provides an opportunity for further training for those who are not ready or unable to complete a full masters degree.

Eligibility

• Applicants are strongly encouraged to check whether their program of interest is available in their home state.
• Residents outside of the U.S. are not able to participate in distance learning programs.