Lead in the Public Sector by Earning a Public Administration Graduate Certificate Online
Learn how to employ responsive, efficient and accountable governance processes and policies in the Public Administration Graduate Certificate online program at University of Michigan Science. You'll gain the knowledge and insight you need to view governance issues from a public administrator's perspective.
The online public administration graduate certificate coursework will deepen your understanding of key public administration issues and policymaking practices at local, state, national and international levels. Examine the complexities of policymaking and learn why some policies are more effective than others.
See Yourself Succeed in Public Administration
In the public administration graduate certificate online program, you’ll explore the challenges and strategies of effective governance and public administration. Learn how to:
- Assess political, social, economic and administrative realities as a public administrator
- Identify key competencies, values and issues important to public sector organizations
- Create a mission statement and organizational goals and objectives
- Conduct SWOT analysis and stakeholder analysis for public sector organizations
- Design and implement a performance measurement and management system
- Employ strategic management practices used by local, state, federal and nonprofit organizations
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your public administration graduate certificate online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your certificate at your own pace, over five 10-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
Career Outlook
An online graduate certificate in public administration provides an excellent credential and skill set, whether you are currently employed in or seeking a position in the public sector. Individuals working in larger private or nonprofit organizations that routinely interact with various levels of government will also benefit from the curriculum. Your graduate certificate coursework will introduce you to a wide range of public administration issues and management strategies, giving you broad exposure to contemporary issues in public administration.
Employment growth for administrative services managers is projected to increase 10% by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.* Growth will come from the continued need for municipal governments to provide services such as fire protection, criminal justices systems, public works, libraries, schools, public health, transportation, housing and development due to an expanding population.
