Public Management Graduate Certificate
When you study Public Management at 麻豆色情片, you鈥檒l gain the foundational knowledge to become a manager in the public sector. The program offers classes in a range of areas, from ethics and public law to grant writing and program evaluations. Whether you earn this certificate on its own or as part of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, you鈥檒l develop the values of accountability, transparency, ethics, privacy and participation that are core to any government or nonprofit career.
Format
Hybrid (Providence)
Synchronous online
Schedule
Evenings meeting every other week
Credits Required
15
Time Commitment
1 to 2 years
Cost
Spring 2025
$748/credit
Fees
Spring 2025
$160/semester (part-time students)
$145/semester (online students)
Ways to Save
15% discount for first responders, active duty military, and veterans
Apply By
Fall: March 1 (Priority), April 1 (Regular), August 15 (Final)
Spring: November 1 (Priority), December 15 (Regular), January 6 (Final)
Summer: March 1 (Priority), April 1 (Regular), April 15 (Final)
Upcoming Events
The Office of Graduate Admission hosts Open Houses and Virtual Information Sessions throughout the year.
Learn more about the Public Management Graduate Certificate at our next Providence Graduate Open House.
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Application Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Public Management Graduate Certificate program, applicants must hold an earned bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally-accredited college or university. To apply, submit the following:
- Completed online application form accompanied by the $50 application fee
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- Letter of Intent (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in the program, relevant past experiences, and career goals
Where appropriate, documents should be submitted online through the or via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:
Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809
Have questions about the application process? Visit the from the Office of Graduate Admission.