International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Administration
Undergraduate Certificate
International non-governmental organization
Make a global impact with an international non-governmental organization certificate. Whether you're passionate about humanitarian work, refugees and forced migration, disaster relief, human rights or sustainable development, this certificate gives you the skills to lead meaningful change. Learn how to manage nonprofit organizations and build stronger communities, all while preparing for a career that makes a difference.
Program Snapshot
Why choose an international non-governmental organization certificate?
International non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are independent organizations that support human rights, education, environmental sustainability and other social causes. In communities throughout the world, NGOs play a critical role in creating change.
This certificate program prepares you to lead, manage and promote NGOs anywhere in the world. Open to students in any major and to students not seeking degrees, the program requires 15 to 18 credit hours.
You’ll learn the basics of how to lead in organizations. You’ll study international relations, political science and public administration. And you’ll choose from wide-ranging courses that prepare you to address the complex challenges confronting the world today.
International NGO certificate program highlights
As a student in our international NGO administration program, you can:
- Customize your education: Take courses like Model United Nations, Comparative Public Policy and War and Peace Studies.
- Get involved: Join student organizations such as Amnesty International, the Nonprofit Leadership Student Alliance or the Refugee Outreach Collective.
- Study Abroad: Choose from 150 programs in more than 50 countries to gain international experience.
- Prepare for global success: Expand your horizons and build the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly global economy.
Join a student organization and get experience!
Graduate sooner. Earn a higher GPA. Enjoy a better college experience with a broader network. How do you do this? By joining a student organization and getting involved. Check out our political science and public administration student groups. You can find a group that aligns with your goals and degree!
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