Program Overview
The Public Management at Northern Arizona University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 755 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 345 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Management
- Organizational Management
- Public Administration
- Theories of Organization
- Human Resources Administration
- Government Budgeting
- Current Issues in Administration
- Fieldwork Experience
- Independent Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
- NAU Graduate Online application required for all programs. Details on admission requirements are included in the online application.
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.
- Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
- Transcripts
- International applicants have additional admission requirements
Individual program admission requirements include:
- A bachelors degree in a closely related discipline
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 755 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 345 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 755 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 345 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northern Arizona University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, United States
public university in Flagstaff, Arizona, US
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
