The 18-credit graduate certificate program in leadership of public organizations provides students a focus on human resources topics, including best practice policy; diversity and inclusion; management and leadership techniques; and a comprehensive review of all local, state, and federal policies that govern employment and employment practices.
Applicants for the nonprofit management certificate may take courses simply by completing the graduate application and selecting 20834S, Public Administration-Leadership and Administration Certificate, within the nondegree option.
Students completing the certificate should notify the Student and Academic Services staff, who will verify that the certificate courses have been completed, and issue the certificate. Certificate courses completed with a grade of B or better may be used for the M.P.A. degree, should a student elect to apply to the degree program. If a certificate student elects to matriculate into the M.P.A. degree program, the admission application must be completed before the student may become matriculated.
Admission Requirements
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Completed application
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Application fee
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Official transcripts
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Personal statement
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Three letters of recommendation (two academic, one professional)
Curriculum
Students seeking the Leadership of Public Organizations Certificate complete six courses for a total of 18 credits.
Required:
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20:834:505 Intergovernmental
and Intersectoral Management (3)
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20:834:507 Leadership and Diversity (3)
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20:834:527 Labor Relations (3)
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20:834:522 Managing Public Organizations (3)
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20:834:523 Human Resources Administration (3)
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20:834:515 Administrative Ethics (3)
Program Cost
Tuition
and fee charges are determined by the Board of Governors annually in
mid-July. For current graduate tuition rates and costs see Program Costs/Financial Aid. Term bills may be paid online at studentabc.rutgers.edu one day following registration.
