Public Management, Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

This graduate certificate program in Local Public Management provides foundational knowledge and skills for careers in local government. Students complete 12 credits of restricted electives, including courses on public information and involvement. The program aligns with professional competency standards set by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and is suitable for students seeking a local government management focus within a graduate degree or for career shifters.

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This graduate certificate program provides the basic concepts, skills, and values for pursuing a career in local public management. The program is designed to meet the basic standards of professional competency specified by the International City/County Management Association (IC). The program is appropriate for students who wish to develop a local government management focus within a graduate degree program, or for students who have already earned their degree and wish to prepare for a career shift.