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
			Spring/Summer 2025	Fall 2025	Winter 2026	Spring/Summer 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/THU SAT	TUE	MON TUE
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.