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Local Government Management Graduate Certificate
Be an effective community leader.
Begin or advance your career in local government.
Complete this graduate certificate in just 12 credit hours. Learn skills tools needed to be successful in local government. Explore other policy areas relevant to your interests and career path.
Customize your certificate by choosing from three elective options:
- Management of Intergovernmental Relations
- Municipal Planning and Zoning
- Accounting Concepts for Managers
This certificate can be completed on its own or as an area of concentration for the Master of Public Administration (MPA).
Maximize your investment of time and money.
Missouri State's total costs are lower than most other universities in the state and
well below the national average.
Financial aid and scholarships are available. In fact, Bears access more than $150
million in financial aid per year.
Advance your skills with this accredited, flexible degree program.
Enjoy a high level of academic excellence. Full-time faculty develop and teach the
same curriculum online as taught on campus. Choose electives that interest you and
help advance your career.
Get ahead sooner.
Earn your certificate in just 12 credit hours. Use the credits you earn in this certificate
for a Master’s in Public Administration.
The local government management graduate certificate is part of the political science department. Find out more about admission and program requirements.