Northern Michigan University’s Political Science and Public Administration Department will offer a graduate Certificate in Public Management (CPM) starting in fall 2008. The certificate will be a one-year program with eight credit hours in the fall and eight credit hours in the winter. Courses will be taught in a hybrid format, a combination of online courses and meeting on campus four Saturday’s each semester. All credits will transfer into NMU’s Master of Public Administration degree for students who desire to continue their education.
Fall 2008
PS 507: Principles of Public Administration (4 credits)
PS 516: Organizational Theory (4 credits)
Winter 2009
PS 501: Public Policy Analysis (4 credits)
PS 524: Politics of Public Budgeting (2 credits)
PS 528: Seminar in Public Personnel (2 credits)
Individuals who want more information or are interested in registering for the cohort starting in fall 2008 should contact:
Brian D. Cherry, MPA, Ph.D.
Department Head and MPA Director
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Northern Michigan University
Phone: 906-227-1823
E-mail: bcherry@nmu.edu
