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Graduate Certificate in Economic Development
Certificate Requirements
Our certificate program includes courses in social equity, civic resilience, and urban transformation. This four course, 12-credit graduate certificate in Economic Development from the John Lewis Public Administration Program at the School of Professional Advancement develops students' specialized expertise in supporting economic development strategies, as well as understanding the ways in which economic development strategies directly intersect with the health and well-being of cities and communities. Students will be prepared for diverse roles that span throughout government, nonprofits, and the private sector that serve to foster business development, retention and growth, and to cultivate healthy business environments and a skilled workforce.
Earn a Master of Public Administration With Stackable Certificates
Expand your career options in government, the private sector, nonprofits, and philanthropy with a Master of Public Administration (MPA). Graduate certificate credits can be applied to an MPA with our "stackable" certificate program. Take an additional eight courses, including seven required courses, to earn a Master of Public Administration degree. Specialize this advanced degree with a concentration in Nonprofit and Strategic Philanthropy Management, K-12 Education Leadership, Economic Development or Environmental Management and Resilience.
Faculty Who Practice What They Teach
Our program faculty brings decades of on-the-ground, impactful work throughout the local and national community to the classroom. Learn from leaders with influential roles and experience in the nonprofit sector, education, law, economics, philanthropy, infrastructure development, and more. Our public administration instructors are committed to helping you develop as a critical thinker and leader while promoting a more equitable society.
At the School of Professional Advancement, mentorship goes beyond the classroom. Build a strong professional network with both your classmates and instructors that extends throughout your career.
Faculty Feature
Halima Leak Francis, Ph.D.
Program Director, John Lewis Public Administration Program
Dr. Halima Leak Francis is a nationally accomplished educator, practitioner, and scholar whose career spanning more than 20 years has focused on strengthening capacity, sustainability, and equitable practices within nonprofits, philanthropy, and higher education administration.
“The School of Professional Advancement was intentional about making sure that people who have not had an opportunity before, can get the opportunity to compete.”
Grow Your Passion Into a Career in Public Administration
Take the first step to prepare for a rewarding career that supports your community. Our online certificate program will help you develop the skills needed for a range of both professional roles, including policy-maker, urban planning support, business development manager, external affairs director, economic indicator data analyst, program officer, program evaluator, senior leader in an Economic Development organization, and more.
Take Advantage of a Flexible, Online Schedule
Choose where and when you learn with our completely online program catered to working professionals. the School of Professional Advancement offers online learning resources and support to help you balance school with both your personal and professional life. Courses are asynchronous, allowing you to access course materials, notes, lectures, and assignments at any time.
Prepare for fulfilling leadership roles in nonprofit, civic and government organizations with an advanced certificate from Tulane School of Professional Advancement. Request more information about our programs to get started today.
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