Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate

School of Business

Take the lead in the public sector

Go beyond basic leadership training for an in-depth exploration of the unique challenges of managing people in the public sector. Gain awareness of your own leadership capabilities through self-evaluation, then pair these findings with public sector-specific skills (like working with collective bargaining) to enact change within your organization and the greater public sphere, whether you lead five or 50 people.

Managing People in the Public Sector program overview

Are my courses online or on-campus? Two eight-week courses: One offered online or on-campus one evening a week, the other offered online with two on-campus residencies, one Fridays, 1–8 p.m., and one Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
When can I start this certificate? You can start in fall term
What is the typical time to complete this certificate?  One semester 
How many courses is the certificate? Two courses (see course details)
How much does the certificate cost? Earn your certificate with courses (8 credits). Explore current tuition rates.

You can apply your certificate toward a master’s degree

Enrolling in a certificate program is a great way to experience what the master's programs at Hamline are like. With the Managing People in the Public Sector Certificate, you'll take classes in the master's program and earn credit that you can apply toward a Hamline master's degree in business administration, business analytics, management and leadership, or public administration.