Program Description

Advance your career in public service with the skills and knowledge employers seek. As a student in the public administration certificate program, you will develop an advanced understanding of the political, social and economic environments surrounding public service through a focus on public policy, strategic planning, fiscal management and leadership.

The Graduate Certificate is perfect for anyone in management or administration who wants to increase their skills sets and knowledge to advance in their profession. The MSA was developed to hone skills in leadership, management and organization for professional administrators in both the public and nonprofit sectors.


 
 

Research Opportunities and Assistantships

Graduate assistantship positions may be available for students in the MSA program. Application information and requirements can be found on the MSA website.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the MSA program requires:

  • a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution;
  • minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7;
  • official transcripts from all undergraduate or graduate schools attended; and
  • statement of purpose

Apply online apply.cmich.edu.  Admission and application information for international students can be found on the MSA website.

Graduation Requirements

A graduate certificate requires 15-18 credit hours dependent upon the concentration. Graduates must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in the course work.

Students may choose to complete a graduate certificate and then go on to complete the rest of the MSA program if they would like to obtain the full Master’s degree.  See program pages for graduation requirements.

For More Information

MSA Department
Rowe Hall 222
989-774-6525
msa@cmich.edu