Certificate in Public Management
This program provides students with a solid foundation of training and skills in management. Individuals who need training in public administration but who are unable to enroll for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree may find this certificate program of particular interest. Key to the program’s success is the close integration of the academic curriculum and the application of skills and theory to managerial work assignments. Students may enroll at any time throughout the year.
For descriptions of the courses below, visit the USC Course Catalogue.
The program consists of four courses:
- PPD 540 Fundamentals of Public Administration (Units: 4)
- PPD 542 Policy and Program Evaluation (Units: 4)
- PPD 545 Public and Nonprofit Organizational Behavior (Units: 4)
- One elective selected from any 500-level offering in the Price curriculum.
Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Current USC Graduate Students
Applicants for the Certificate in Public Management who are currently enrolled in a graduate program at USC (and are in good standing with a 3.0 GPA ) need only submit the appropriate paperwork for adding the certificate program, which may be obtained from the student services advisor in RGL 102.
Prospective Applicants
Applicants who have not matriculated at USC must make a formal application at the USC Graduate Admission website.
Applicants must submit the following items:
- Official transcripts from ALL institutions attended must be sent directly to [email protected].
- Resume (upload via online application)
- Letter of Recommendation (uploaded via online application)
Deadlines:
November 1 – Spring Semester
April 1 – Summer Semester
July 1 – Fall Semester
Please contact the USC Price Office of Admissions at [email protected] for more information.
For certificate programs that meet federal Title IV eligibility, USC is required by the U.S. Department of Education to disclose certain Gainful Employment (GE) information. The following Gainful Employment Disclosure Template link provides information regarding related jobs, cost, loan debt and completion rate for the program: