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Overview
Certificate holders will be trained for entry level management positions with government agencies at the federal, state, or local level, and with regional or sub-state organizations. After obtaining the certificate, students may apply their certificate hours towards a Master of Public Administration at Kansas State University. Course work will be offered via various distance learning technologies so that students from all over will be able to obtain this certificate.
Learning outcomes
Students with a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration will understand the general principles of public administration, including but not limited to public sector budgeting, personnel, public organization theory, and research methods. Students will also have the option of specializing in one of the following two areas in public management: administrative law or not-for-profit management.
The overall educational goal is to provide professional training for a wide range of administrative venues, while providing students the flexibility to specialize in an area of interest.
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Courses include:
- Public Personnel Administration
- Public Organization Theory
- Public Budgeting
- Research Methods in Political Science
- Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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National Students: Applications are accepted year-round. Applicants should plan to apply within two to three months from the start of the semester.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Public Administration View 157 other Masters in Public Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 3.0 minimum GPA on last 60 credits
- Admission to K-State Graduate School
Tuition Fee
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6375 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 425 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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