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Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Social Enterprise at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

The certificate program in Nonprofit Management and Social Enterprise has two focuses. First, it will cover the skills in management, economic decision-making, marketing, fundraising and financial management that graduates can use (but which they are unlikely to get on the job) in any part of the nonprofit sector: social service provision, education, health, the arts, the environment, international relief or religion.

Faculty: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies  |  Department: Public Management and Policy  |  Duration: The certificate is a 12 credit hour program which can be completed in two semesters.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall Semester: Deadline – February 15 Regular Deadline – April 1 Late Deadline – July 1 Extended deadline: July 1 Spring Semester: Early deadline: October 1  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The certificate is composed of 12 credit hours of courses, including: Required Core Course (3 credit hours) Approved Electives (9 credit hours)

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed application includes the following materials submitted online. Do not submit paper copies: Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available. Application Fee: A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card. Goal Statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short, typed statement that answers the following: What inspired you to pursue a degree and/or career in public service? Discuss any specific events, experiences (personal, academic, or professional), issue areas, or individuals that have influenced your decision. How do you envision using a degree from the Andrew Young School to achieve your professional goals? Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall Semester: Deadline – February 15 Regular Deadline – April 1 Late Deadline – July 1 Extended dea

Duration: The certificate is a 12 credit hour program which can be completed in two semesters.

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