Online Graduate Certificate in City and County Management
Online Graduate Certificate in City and County Management
The Graduate Certificate in city and county management is designed for students who are interested in advancing their careers in city or county government or in the nonprofit or private sector. The certificate offers students broad coverage of the leadership and management skills that local government professionals need, as well as more in-depth instruction on key issues facing modern communities.
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What careers are possible with a Graduate Certificate in City and County Management?
This graduate certificate is a great way for students to enhance their knowledge and career in community, nonprofit, and apolitical government service and is taught by faculty in the KU School of Public Affairs and Administration who are dedicated to cultivating the ethics, knowledge, critical thinking, and professional skills needed to serve diverse communities.
Our graduates have served the community in positions that include:
- City and county managers.
- Budget analysts.
- Data analysts.
- Finance directors.
- Elected and appointed officials.
- Law enforcement.
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How flexible is online learning at KU?
KU’s online degree programs are designed with your busy schedule in mind and offer the flexibility to study wherever — and often whenever — is most convenient for you. Our online courses are taught by the same highly regarded faculty and expert instructors, and contain the same rigorous curriculum and instruction as our on-campus programs.
Why get an online Graduate Certificate in City and County Management?
The KU School of Public Affairs and Administration is ranked No. 1 in local government management and in the top 26 best public affairs programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The certificate is the same as you would earn as an on-campus student within the same program. Instructors work with you to help you succeed as an online learner.
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FAQ: online graduate certificate in City and County management
Applications open in approximately September for the following calendar year.
The certificate is the same as you would earn as an on-campus student within the same program.
Two semesters if you take two courses each semester.
All courses are online. Primarily, you work on your own schedule while maintaining weekly deadlines and check-ins to ensure progress. Your graduate program coordinator can offer personalized help, educational planning, and one-on-one advising.
An online student has access to the same financial aid and scholarships as an on-campus student. Check out what support and scholarships you qualify for.
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*Data source: U.S. News & World Report