Planning and Economic Development, Graduate Certificate at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The certificate program in Planning and Economic Development provides a credential for students preparing for careers in the public, private or nonprofit sectors that require familiarity with planning and economic development concepts and methods. This certificate is not intended as a substitute for a professional degree in planning, but as an opportunity to supplement another graduate degree.

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

What you will study

The certificate is composed of 12 credit hours of courses, including: Required Core Courses (9 credit hours) Elective Course (3 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 Spring Semes

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

Apply through the official page: https://ays.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/graduate-application-deadlines-requirements/

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