Certificate of Advanced Professional Training in Public Administration

This certificate program is particularly useful for professionals holding a master's degree in areas such as nursing, education, or social work. Students seeking the certificate of advanced professional training in public administration complete four courses with a grade of B or better in each course. All certificate courses must be taken at the Rutgers–Newark Campus.

Courses in the Advanced Professional Training in Public Administration Certificate

    20:834:501 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
    20:834:522 Public Organizations (3)
    20:834:541 Political Economy and Public Administration (3)
    20:834:542 Public Budgeting Systems (3)

Certificate students admitted to the master of public administration (M.P.A.) program can pursue the certificate and degree simultaneously.