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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Global Policy at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

Advanced graduate certificate covering global policy issues such as development goals, the environment, financial regulation, nuclear proliferation, democratisation and state-building, preparing students to lead policy development with governments, industry, NGOs and international organisations. Can be completed on campus, online or both.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies  |  Department: School of Professional Studies  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Four courses: any four in the Global Policy Specialization of the MA in Public Policy and Administration, or three from it plus MPPA 407 Scope and Theory of Public Policy.

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Entry requirements

Applicants hold a U.S. master's degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Application: online application, 300-550 word statement of purpose, resume, one letter of recommendation, official transcripts; some certificates require a writing sample. Applications are accepted each quarter (deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15).

Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters

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