Graduate Certificate in Public Administration
University of Virginia

Program Details

The online Public Administration graduate certificate program at UVA is well-suited for students looking to pursue a career in public service. The robust curriculum focuses on the essential skills students need to be the leaders of tomorrow and meet the unique challenges facing public service employees. 

The program can be completed in as little as one year and consists of four core courses and one elective. The curriculum is centered around crucial topics including public policy analysis, budgeting and financial management, and organizational management. These skills are put to good use in a variety of career paths including federal, state, and local government, and nonprofit sector or private sector roles that interact with public agencies on a regular basis. 

Courses are delivered in a flexible online format so students can complete coursework around their personal and professional obligations. Additionally, the exceptional faculty provides a high-quality education that separates this program from other similar Public Administration graduate certificates. Faculty and program coordinators are available by appointment to talk with students, mentor them, and provide the support needed to succeed.

Whether they want to make a difference in their local government or have an impact in the nonprofit world, the online Public Administration graduate certificate program provides students with a rewarding avenue to career advancement as well as a possible start toward a graduate degree.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Virginia is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)