The Public Management Certificate provides students with a solid foundation of understanding and skills in public-sector management. Students develop the ability to analyze governing institutions and the processes of modern government along with some of the basic skills and techniques required to manage effectively in the public sector. This certificate is designed for individuals currently working in the public sector who do not have a background in administration and who want to improve their administrative and management skills.
Courses
Students must complete (3 credit hrs)
Two of the following elective courses (6 credits hrs):
- JSGS 802 - Public Finance
- JSGS 807 - Statistics for Public Managers
- JSGS 808 - Ethical Leadership and Democracy in Public Service
- JSGS 815 - Strategic Human Resource Management
- JSGS 828 - Project Management
- JSGS 847 - Strategic Planning
- JSGS 853 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- JSGS 882 - Strategic Management in the Public Sector
Admission Requirements
University of Regina
Applicants interested in this program must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum overall GPA of 70 per cent. There is also a mid-career option for admission, through which prospective students with at least five years of government or non-profit organization management experience may be admitted without an undergraduate degree.
University of Saskatchewan
Applicants must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university. A cumulative weighted average of at least 70 per cent must be maintained during the final two years (60 credit units).Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
Tuition
University of Saskatchewan campus
Effective September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020, the tuition rate for the graduate certificate program at the University of Saskatchewan campus is $1,340.07 (per 3-credit unit course). Students must also pay a mandatory graduate student fees and an international surcharge (if applicable).
University of Regina campus
The tuition rate for the master’s certificate program at the University of Regina campus is approximately $1,314.75 (per 3-credit unit course) for the 2018/19 academic year. Students must also pay a mandatory graduate student fees and an international surcharge (if applicable).
**New tuition rates for the 2019/20 academic year will be announced by the University of Regina in mid-May 10. **
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Should there be a discrepancy between the information posted on the institution's website and information posted on the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy website, the institution website should be viewed as accurate.