
- PAHM
- Graduate Programs
- Certificate in Public Management
- Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduate Certificates
What kind of job can I get with a graduate certificate?
Certificate holders will be highly employable in organizations across the nation and internationally including the following:
Chief Elected Official
City Manager
Chief Administrative Officer
Primary Assistant Manager/CAO
Chief Financial Officer
Treasurer
Director of Health Department
Public Works Director
Human Services Director
Public Safety Director
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Economic Development Director
Planning Director
Human Resources Director
Risk Manager
Purchasing Director
Chief Librarian
Superintendent of Parks
Information Services Director
Director of Department of Energy
Director U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Director U.S. Department of Education
Superintendent of Hospital
Executive Director of Physician Services
Vice President of Operations in Hospital
Director of Finance in Hospital
Policy Analyst
Management Consultant
Program Director for State Department
Executive Officer for Nonprofit organizations
Ph. D. Graduate Study
Law School
How many classes do I have to take?
What kinds of classes will I have to take?
You may take classes in the following areas:
Graduate Certificate in Public Management: Administrative Law, Human Resources, Administrative Ethics, Financial Management, Program Evaluation, Executive Leadership, Public Management, Organizational Behavior, Management Economics and Statistics.
Graduate Certificate in Health Management: U.S. Health Policy, Health Economics, Health Service management, Health Planning, Environmental Health, Administrative law, Human Resources, Administrative Ethics, Financial Management, Executive Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and Statistics.
How many students will be in my classes?
What are faculty qualifications?
Can I do an internship with this program?
Can I study abroad with this degree?
Will you help me find a job when I receive my certificate?
Are there student organizations for these certificates?
How can I get in touch with my professor?
Do I get an advisor to help me schedule classes?




