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Diploma of Public Sector Management

State University of New York – Albany

  • Albany, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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State University of New York – Albany campus

About the program

A five-course graduate certificate for public sector managers with four specialisations.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop understanding of public sector management
  • strengthen abilities in business planning
  • stakeholder management
  • evidence-based decision-making and organisational analysis
  • communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Management positions in local
  • state and federal government agencies

Curriculum

  • Five-course programme with specialisation in public management
  • public economics and finance
  • information technology and management
  • or public policy
  • covering general management principles and the issues of the chosen field. Taken on campus or online.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • some certificates require a 2.7 GPA or work experience
  • resume
  • personal statement and recommendations. English: TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE 53 or Duolingo 110.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; some certificates require 2.7 GPA and/or five years of work experience, resume, personal statement and recommendation letters (CGS Africana Studies page)

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 6.5
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae

How to apply

  1. Check your programme's requirements and deadlines Create an account in the application portal
  2. apply and pay the 75 USD application fee Submit transcripts from all schools
  3. statement of goals
  4. resume
  5. recommendations
  6. any GRE or GMAT scores
  7. official TOEFL
  8. IELTS
  9. PTE or Duolingo scores unless waived Submit the financial affidavit and bank documents The I-20 is sent only after financial documents are received Transfer students from US schools also submit the SEVIS Transfer form.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,811 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusAlbany
Faculty or schoolRockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
DepartmentDepartment of Public Administration & Policy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    260 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 1 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.