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Graduate Certificate in Public Management (Online) at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

This online certificate prepares professionals for public sector management roles and suits those considering a career change to the public sector or not ready for a full master's degree.

Faculty: John Glenn College of Public Affairs  |  Department: Public Policy and Management  |  Duration: 13 credit hours  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

The 13-credit-hour certificate draws on the Glenn College's hands-on public affairs curriculum.

Career pathways

Public sector management, state agency, city manager and non-profit roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Residents outside the U.S. are not able to participate in this distance learning programme. General: International applicants (Ohio State graduate admissions, all programmes): minimum English scores are TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo English Test 120; many programmes require higher scores. An American four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent (16 years of total study) is required, and transcripts for all post-secondary coursework must be provided.

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.

Duration: 13 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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