Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Public Management and Leadership in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Certificate in Public Management and Leadership offers foundational training for aspiring leaders in government agencies or nonprofit organizations.
Pursuing this certificate delivers multiple advantages:
Strengthened Leadership Capabilities: Focused instruction in public-sector management and leadership concepts. Participants gain essential skills for team leadership, resource allocation, strategic planning, and addressing organizational complexities.
Professional Edge: Shows dedication to skill enhancement and modern approaches. Hiring managers prioritize applicants with proven leadership and management expertise.
Career Growth Opportunities: This credential can accelerate professional progression in government roles. Graduates gain enhanced abilities to address sophisticated issues and implement organizational improvements.
Public Sector Knowledge: Deeper comprehension of the political, economic, and social environments affecting public institutions, preparing students to handle policy development, budgeting, stakeholder relations, and service provision.
Expanded Professional Connections: Access to influential contacts, guidance opportunities, and career possibilities. Developing a robust network supports career development and provides continuous growth resources.
Improved Public Service Implementation: Critical competencies for optimizing government service delivery. The program provides methodologies to boost institutional effectiveness, apply creative solutions, and elevate community services.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Goal Statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short, typed statement of personal and professional goals as they relate to the certificate or degree program you are seeking. Most applicants write about two typed pages, summarizing their work experience, the reasons they have chosen the program, why they want to attend Georgia State, and how the degree fits in with their career goals.
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0. If submitting GRE scores, official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline. More information can be found at our Admissions FAQ page or, to schedule the test, at www.gre.org.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
Transcripts from each Post-secondary College/University Attended.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7. Applicants who score lower on the IELTS but are recommended for admission may be required to take the GSTEP and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0. If submitting GRE scores, official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline. More information can be found at our Admissions FAQ page or, to schedule the test, at www.gre.org.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
Transcripts from each Post-secondary College/University Attended.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7. Applicants who score lower on the IELTS but are recommended for admission may be required to take the GSTEP and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
Tuition
USD
24,246