Yes! This certificate is designed to allow all of your credits to transfer seamlessly into our MPA.
NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Online Public Management Certificate
Increase your public service impact and career potential.
Our online graduate certificate in public management is ideal for you if you hold a management position in the public or nonprofit sector, in areas such as public safety, public works, finance, budgeting, parks and recreation, or housing. The skills and knowledge you gain will have a direct impact on your current role, and the credits you earn can be applied toward an MPA from NIU’s nationally recognized program.
“It feels like the faculty, staff and students are all working toward a common goal: to enhance and elevate local or community governance.”Christopher Goodmanassociate professor, Department of Public Administration
Careers After NIU's Online Public Management Certificate
The expertise you gain in human resources, budgeting, information technology and other aspects of public service management will give your career a boost and help you decide if a master’s degree program is right for you.
Admission Requirements for NIU's Online Public Management Certificate
You must have experience working in a mid- or upper-level management position in the public or nonprofit sector. You’ll apply through the Graduate Schoolas a certificate seeking student. You will be asked to submit:
- Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Goal statement describing your work experience and how the certificate can enhance your career objectives
- Professional letter of recommendation from a current or recent supervisor
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, many students start in the Public Management certificate to raise their GPA and prove they can succeed in graduate courses, after which they can re-apply to the full MPA.
If you take courses as a standard pace of two per semester you will complete this certificate in a year.
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We’ll send you details about our online certificate of graduate study in public management.
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They'll guide you every step of the way.
Alex Hinton
ahinton1@niu.edu
815-753-6502
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