Public Management
When you study Public Management at RWU, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge to become a manager in the public sector. The program offers classes in a range of areas, from ethics and public law to grant writing and program evaluations. Whether you earn this certificate on its own or as part of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, you’ll develop the values of accountability, transparency, ethics, privacy and participation that are core to any government or nonprofit career.
Format
Hybrid (Providence)
Synchronous online
Schedule
Evenings meeting every other week
Credits Required
15
Time Commitment
1 to 2 years
Cost
2023-2024
$719/credit
Fees
2023-2024
$160/credit
Ways to Save
15% discount for first responders, active duty military, and veterans
Apply By
January 1 for Spring
May 1 for Summer
August 1 for Fall
Upcoming Events
The Office of Graduate Admission hosts Open Houses and Virtual Information Sessions throughout the year.
Learn more about the Public Management Graduate Certificate at our next Providence Graduate Open House.
View our upcoming events for the most current opportunities to hear about the Public Management Graduate Certificate.
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Public Management Graduate Certificate program, applicants must hold an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university. To apply, submit the following:
- Completed online application form accompanied by the $50 application fee
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
- Letter of Intent (two double-spaced pages maximum) describing your interest in the program, relevant past experiences, and career goals
Where appropriate, documents should be submitted online through the applicant portal or via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:
Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809
Have questions about the application process? Visit the How to Apply page from the Office of Graduate Admission.