Certificate Programs
Advance your career in public service with a graduate certificate from NIU's Department of Public Administration. Both certificates consist of 15 credit hours and may be applied toward the Master of Public Administration (MPA) with departmental approval. You can apply for these certificate programs through the NIU Graduate School.
| Feature | Public Management Certificate | Public Budgeting and Financial Management Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Public and nonprofit leadership and management | Public-sector budgeting and financial management |
| Designed For | Mid-level and upper-level managers | Finance professionals, accountants and budget analysts |
| Credit Hours | 15 | 15 |
| Format | Certificate program | Online certificate program |
| M.P.A. Pathway | Yes | Yes |
Public Management Certificate
Designed for public and nonprofit professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership, management and administrative skills. This certificate is ideal for experienced professionals exploring graduate education or preparing for expanded management responsibilities.
Best fit for:
- Public-sector managers
- Nonprofit leaders
- Supervisors and program managers
- Professionals considering an M.P.A.
Public Budgeting and Financial Management Certificate
Designed for professionals responsible for budgeting, accounting and financial oversight in public-sector organizations. The curriculum emphasizes competencies aligned with professional financial management standards.
Best fit for:
- Accountants
- Budget analysts
- Finance managers
- Government financial professionals
Contact Us
Department of Public AdministrationWilliam R. Monat Building (2nd Floor)
815-753-0183
publicadm@niu.edu
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch break: noon-1 p.m.