The Maxwell School offers several certificate options to pursue either as an alternative to the EMPA program or in tandem with a Syracuse University master’s degree. Students may earn a certificate on a full-time basis over a single semester or take advantage of a longer time span to meet their individual needs.
Go further into a topic specialization or deepen your regional expertise with a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS). Additional information on all Maxwell School graduate professional certificates.
Data Analytics for Public Policy
Turn data into actionable insights for improving communities, and examine public policy issues of how data is gathered and managed. The 12-credit (four courses) Data Analytics for Public Policy Certificate of Advanced Study prepares professionals looking to gain advanced skills in managing and analyzing large amounts of data, and familiarity with public policy and governance issues raised using new forms of data.
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Conflict and Collaboration
The 12-credit, graduate-level Certificate of Advanced Study in Conflict and Collaboration is administered by the Maxwell School’s Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration (PARCC). This certificate, which can be pursued concurrently with another graduate degree or as a standalone program, allows students to engage in in-depth study of conflict theory, concepts, and skills.
Health Services Management and Policy
The 12-credit Health Services Management and Policy Certificate is designed for two semesters of study, and is open to EMPA or PhD mid-career candidates who require a policy background to operate effectively in a dynamic health care sector.
Leadership of International and Non-government Organizations
This 12-credit Certificate of Advanced Study, pursued concurrently with an EMIR or EMPA degree, provides mid-career managers and policy makers with a documented concentration in how international and non-government organizations are becoming deeply involved in functions previously managed by national governments; topics discussed include service delivery, poverty reduction, conflict management, and corruption prevention.
Public Leadership and Management
Improve your public management and leadership skills or develop concrete knowledge of a specific policy area through this rigorous academic program.
The 12-credit (four courses) Public Leadership and Management Certificate of Advanced Study prepares professionals looking to identify and define key public administration concepts, explain and assess leadership and managerial theories, skills and competencies, apply problem-solving and analytic skills, and develop their role and potential as a public administrator and leader.
South Asian Studies
Build a strong foundation in South Asian politics, culture and economics, and prepare for careers that demand expertise in the region.