Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate
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Enact meaningful change with a Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate
Go beyond basic leadership training to explore the unique challenges of managing people in the public sector. Gain awareness of your leadership capabilities through self-evaluation, then pair these findings with public sector-specific skills (like working with collective bargaining) to enact change within your organization and the greater public sphere.
What will it take?
Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate program details
Start dates and application deadlines
We review applications on a rolling basis, meaning you can apply anytime. The Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate has one start per year in the fall semester. We recommend applying at least six weeks before the term begins to ensure your spot.
Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate program format
狼友社区's Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate courses are offered online or in-person, giving you the flexibility of online learning with the benefit of in-person learning.
- One course is offered synchronously online (at a scheduled time) or in person one weekday evening from 5:45 to 9:45 p.m.
- The other course is offered asynchronously online, with two sessions on campus occurring at the beginning and end of the class on Fridays听from 1 to 8 p.m. or Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Time to complete your Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate
You can complete your certificate quickly and advance your career. The typical time to complete the certificate is one semester or four months.
Managing People in the Public Sector courses
You鈥檒l finish your certificate after only two courses:
- MPA 8001: Leading in Organizations (4 credits)
- MPA 8050: Human Resource Management for Government (4 credits)
Apply
Applying to the Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate program is simple and only required if this is the first certificate you鈥檝e applied for at 狼友社区, or if you are not enrolled in another 狼友社区 School of Business degree or certificate program.
- Online application (no fee)
- Official transcript of a bachelor鈥檚 degree with a GPA of at least 2.5 from a regionally accredited college or university.
- This should be sent directly from the institution to Graduate Admission or provided in a sealed, signed envelope. Official electronic transcripts should be emailed from the institution to gradprog@hamline.edu.
- You do not have to supply transcripts for courses taken at 狼友社区.
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Apply your certificate toward a master鈥檚 degree
Enrolling in a certificate program is a great way to experience what the master's programs at 狼友社区 are like. With the Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate, you鈥檒l earn credits that you can apply toward the following 狼友社区 master's degrees:
Master of Business Administration
Master of Management and Leadership
Master of Public Administration
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