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Online Certificate in Public Management

VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Learn about public policy and administration. 100% online.

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Spring
March
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Summer
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Are you a government or nonprofit professional looking to level up your career?

VCU’s online graduate certificate in public management is for you. Learn about public policy and administration and earn credentials without the commitment of a full master’s program.

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Program goal

The graduate certificate in public management is a program designed to enable practitioners in government and nonprofit organizations to acquire knowledge and skills in public administration without pursuing a full master’s degree.

Student learning outcomes

  1. Students will participate in and contribute to the policy process.
  2. Students will lead and manage in public governance.
  3. Students will articulate and apply a public service perspective.

Application deadline details

FALL

  • February 1st for early admission
  • April 1st for priority deadline
  • May 1st final deadline

SPRING

  • October 1st

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