Graduate Certificates
The Truman School of Public Affairs offers three Graduate Certificate Programs, each comprising twelve semester hours - four courses - of graduate study directed at specialized knowledge in a targeted area of study. Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate Program results in a notation on the official transcript and the award of a Graduate Certificate.
All three Graduate Certificate Programs are available to both MU graduate students currently enrolled in degree programs outside the Truman School and to students who wish to enroll only for purposes of completing a graduate certificate. Currently enrolled MPA students are also eligible for these certificate programs, which can be added to their MPA program of study. The Graduate Certificates in Nonprofit Management and in Organizational Change may also be of interest to alumni of the Truman School MPA program.
- Nonprofit Management
- As one of the fastest growing sectors in today’s economy, nonprofit organizations have undergone a professionalization in management, with board members changing their orientation from one of personal networks to a bottom-line, information-based outlook. Successful nonprofit organizations today thrive on their ability to compete effectively in the marketplace, read community needs and priorities, and deliver appropriate services within budget. The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management provides students with the managerial, fiduciary, and analytical tools necessary for leadership of nonprofit entities. The goal is to develop and hone skills that can be used to achieve organizational missions uniquely aimed at serving the interests of the community. (more)
- Organizational Change
- The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change is a multi-disciplinary and multi-sector approach to the theory and practice of transforming organizations and communities in a technologically advanced and global economy. Students will have an opportunity to develop knowledge and competencies appropriate to the advanced study and diagnosis of evolving and emerging organizations and communities in the public, private, and nonprofit arena. They will find a curriculum supportive of careers in academics, management, and consulting. (more)
- Public Management
- The Graduate Certificate in Public Management encompasses administrative skills for ethical, effective leadership and management roles in the public service. Students completing this Graduate Certificate will be well positioned to begin or advance a public service career with many expecting to pursue management careers in state and local governments. (more)