Officially approved as:
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: To advance in careers in state and local government, public managers need to be effective leaders who manage resources ethically and responsibly. Public management certificate students improve their skills for managing people, budgets, and more effective organizations overall.
Certificate website:
https://truman.missouri.edu/degree-programs/graduate-certificates
Admission Criteria
Application Deadlines
| Entrance Term | Apply by | Classes begin |
| Spring | November 1 | January |
| Spring, second 8-week session | February 1 | March/April |
| Summer | May 1 | June |
| Fall | July 1 | August |
| Fall, second 8-week session | September 1 | October |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Graduate Certificate Program
- Statement of purpose
- Resume or CV
- Public Affairs Application (built into the Graduate School online application)