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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Public Administration at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

Prepares students to serve as managers in local, state and federal government and in nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations. It builds skills for complex public-sector challenges and for leading a diverse public workforce. Available on campus or online.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies  |  Intake: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms (application deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Four courses: MPPA 403 Fundamentals of Public Administration plus any three courses in the Public Administration specialization of the MA in Public Policy and Administration. Certificate courses cannot be transferred to the degree.

Career pathways

Management roles in local, state and federal government and in nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations.

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Application information

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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