Public Management (GC)
Degree
Certificate
Major Credits
12
Total Credits
12
Time to Completion
2 Years
Locations
Mankato
Overview
The Public Management graduate certificate program provides the basic concepts, skills, and values for pursuing a career in local public management.

Program Highlights
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The program is designed to meet the basic standards of professional competency specified by the International City/County Management Association (IC).
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The program is appropriate for students who wish to develop a local government management focus within a graduate degree program, or for students who have already earned their degree and wish to prepare for a career shift.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- A one page personal statement outlining your career interests and goals.
- Resume or C.V.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
The program is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Public Management GC Application Deadlines
U.S-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
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Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Contact Us
Contact Public Management GC Graduate Coordinator Learn more about the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Contact Graduate Studies