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Public Management Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

University of South Florida, United States

Programme overview

A 15-credit graduate certificate for people in governmental management and those who administer government contracts and programs, developing competencies for effective public management.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Dean's Office  |  Duration: 15 credit hours  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Required: Public Organizational Theory and Leadership, Public Budgeting, Policy Design and Implementation and Human Resources Management, plus one of Research Methods in Public Administration, Political Economy for Public Managers or Government Technology for Decision-Making.

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Entry requirements

Graduate certificate applicants must apply and be admitted to the certificate and meet USF graduate admission requirements, including the English proficiency minimums. Certificate application deadlines: Fall June 1, Spring October 15, Summer February 15. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation, a statement of intent and a resume. MPA students are not eligible for this certificate.

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, Spring, Summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)

Duration: 15 credit hours

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