Objectives

The online 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Advanced Public Administration and Governance focuses on the advanced competencies and tools that are critical for success as a leader in public service organizations. These include facilitating strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making in organizations in response to changing conditions; analyzing financial statements, budgets, costing, and key elements of the accounting framework; and designing and generating governance plans and leadership approaches.

Courses

Number	Title	Prerequisites	Available Times
			Fall 2025	Winter 2026	Spring/Summer 2026	Fall 2026
Required Courses (9 credits)
CPAG 620	Leadership and Governance in Public Orga ...			WED
CPAG 625	Public Finance, Budgeting and Reporting			TUE
CPL2 652	Strategic Management		TUE	MON TUE	TUE/THU
Complementary Courses (6 credits):
3 credits from:
CPL2 633	Developing Leadership Skills			SAT
CPL2 634	Leading in Diverse and Inclusive Workpla ...		SAT
3 credits from:
CGM2 610	Project Management: Tools and Techniques ...		THU	WED
CPAG 600	Lean Operations in Public Services			THU
Or another 600-level course offered by the School of Continuing Studies and approved by the academic unit.