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Online Graduate Certificate in Public/Nonprofit Management
Online Graduate Certificate in Public/Nonprofit Management
The Graduate Certificate in Public/Nonprofit Management online from KU is designed for students who are interested in advancing their careers and knowledge in community, nonprofit, and apolitical government careers. Taught by award-winning faculty in the KU School of Public Affairs & Administration, this certificate is designed to cultivate the ethics, knowledge, critical thinking, and professional skills needed to serve diverse communities.
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What can the KU public/nonprofit graduate certificate offer me?
The online graduate certificate will help you gain an understanding of the public sector, key societal challenges, and management of governmental and nonprofit organizations. For students interested in pursuing KU’s Master in Public Administration (MPA) — which is also available online — this certificate is a great introduction to what our program has to offer for your career and can be counted as credit toward earning an MPA.
This certificate equips you with a variety of public administration experiences to prepare you for careers in:
- Fundraising and nonprofit development
- Nonprofit leadership
- Program administration
- Public relations
- Policy research
- Community outreach
Program Snapshot
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 a Graduate Certificate in Public/Nonprofit Management online?
The KU School of Public Affairs & 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 online and on campus. Instructors — on-campus faculty and lecturers — work with you to help you succeed.
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FAQ: online master’s in public/nonprofit 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.
Learn more about this online program
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*Data source: U.S. News & World Report