Graduate Certificate in Public Management in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University

This certification program is designed for public sector workers, professionals, students in other NIU graduate programs, and those with a relevant master's degree. Certificate credits may count toward the M.P.A. degree, subject to department chair approval. Applicants are evaluated based on their educational requirements and career goals. Required materials include: a completed admissions form from the Public Administration Department, a summary of public sector experience, a career objectives statement explaining how the certificate will help, copies of academic transcripts, and one professional recommendation assessing the applicant's graduate-level capabilities and leadership potential.