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Graduate Certificate in Public Management
The Graduate Certificate in Public Management is a five-course (13-15 credit hours) curriculum that is flexible enough to meet the needs of pre-career and in-service individuals. Taking only one class per term, this certificate program may be completed in 16 months. Should program graduates seek to continue their studies, certificate credits transfer directly into the master's in public administration degree requirements.Career Opportunities
This graduate certificate is designed to meet the professional needs of state, local and nonprofit employees with general management responsibilities. Individuals changing from entry-level nonprofessional or technical roles to managerial roles will find this certificate program beneficial.
Number of Credits
- 13-15 credit hours
Program of Study
The curriculum is designed to
provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge in public
management as well as offer enough flexibility for students to pursue
individual interests. Students must complete three required courses and
select two of the electives listed below.
Required courses:
- PLSC 510 Modern Public Administration (3)
- PLSC 515 Public Personnel Administration (3)
- PLSC 540 Public Budget Administration (3)
Elective courses (select two):
- PLSC 610 Public Organization Theory (3)
- PLSC 615 Public Budget Applications (2)
- PLSC 620 Administrative Law (2)
- PLSC 625 Local Government Management (2)
- PLSC 630 Public Bureaucracies and Policy Formation (3)
- PLSC 645 Intergovernmental Relations (2)
Accreditation
All courses in the graduate public management certificate programs
at EMU are part of the fully accredited master's in public administration program.
For More Information
EMU-Livonia
38777 W. Six Mile Road
Suite 400
Livonia, MI 48152
877.818.4368
livonia@emich.edu
Read more information by downloading the fact sheet [PDF].