Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Management

Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Management

The online certificate of graduate study in public management is designed primarily for professionals who work in government, whether in a city, county, or state position. It is particularly pertinent for those who may not have had management education, but now find themselves in positions dealing with financial issues, supervision of staff, the challenges of communication and information technology (such as e-government, confidentiality, and the availability of data on the web), or organizing citizen participation in meetings. This certificate will also be helpful to those seeking to develop competencies to move their public service careers ahead to the next level.

The certificate classes are taught by Muskie School faculty, as well as adjunct faculty with advanced degrees. Certificate courses are web-based, distance courses and use Blackboard. Students must have access to a high-speed Internet connection. For further information about signing into online courses and using Blackboard, visit http://www.usm.maine.edu/online.

Students who decide to continue their education in the Public Policy and Management degree program in Portland or Augusta may transfer a maximum of 12 credits toward their degree upon acceptance provided the grades are a ‘B’ or better. Students may also wish to coordinate their classes with the nonprofit management certificate.