About the Program
The Advanced Certificate in Public Management provides students with an advanced course of study at the graduate level concentrating on the conceptual, technical, and professional education and skills required for administrative and leadership positions in governmental offices and not-for-profit agencies. The program, totaling 15 credit hours, includes three required core courses (9 credit hours) and two electives (6 credit hours) taken from Public Administration (PAD) graduate courses. Transfer credit may be given for one or both of the elective courses.
Admission Requirements
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (4.0 scale) or a master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
2. A brief written statement of the applicant's professional or educational goals and how a graduate certificate in public management supports these goals.
3. Successful review by the Admissions Committee.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1.Strengthen applied knowledge of public management principles, with a focus on real-world issues, organizational dynamics, and service delivery challenges faced by working professionals.
2. Utilize practical tools and technical skills—including budgeting, performance measurement, and policy analysis—to improve organizational efficiency and program effectiveness.
3. Demonstrate leadership and decision-making competencies relevant to supervisory, managerial, and executive roles in public organizations.
4. Apply ethical frameworks and public service values such as accountability, equity, and transparency to guide day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
5. Enhance collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with an emphasis on intergovernmental, interagency, and community-based partnerships.
6. Integrate professional experience with advanced academic training to address complex administrative challenges, foster innovation, and support mission-driven outcomes.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (9 credit hours)
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
PAD500 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD601 PUBLIC BUDGETING | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD735 PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS | 3 - Credit Hours
Electives (6 credit hours)
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
PAD515 NYS GOVERNMENT AND BUDGET | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD540 U.S. PUBLIC POLICY | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD605 INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD607 CITY AND COUNTY MANAGEMENT | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD608 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD640 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD646 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD688 LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD700 IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE POLICY | 3 - Credit Hours
PAD715 SURVEY METHODS AND DESIGN | 3 - Credit Hours
Select two graduate courses with PAD prefix.