Public Sector Leadership Certificate

  • Graduate Certificate
  • Continuing Education
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Why ODU for Public Sector Leadership?

This interdisciplinary certificate covers four core competencies in public sector leadership:

  • applied statistics and data analysis,
  • financial management,
  • strategic management,
  • contracting principles (procurement),
  • and cyber security. 

These courses complement careers in the military, government, non-profit, and other public organizations. You will learn alongside experts, as well as full- and part-time ODU students pursuing certificates and master's degrees. 

With the skills you gain from this certificate, you will be prepared to take positions in middle and upper management, and to lead teams in contract negotiations, finance, and strategic initiatives.

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  • Required Courses

    • 15 credit hours (five courses)

    You will study:

    • Introduction to Public Procurement
    • Managing Development & Change in Organizations
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity
    • Public Budgeting and Financial Management
    • Applied Statistics & Data Analysis

  • Online Learning Environment

    Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

  • Careers in Public Sector Leadership

    This online graduate certificate will complement your career in the military, government, non-profit, and other public organizations.

  • Calculating Cost

    In-state Virginia Residents
    $620 per credit hour*
    Out-of-state Students
    $642 per credit hour

    Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
    * In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

Meet Your Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions
Angel Baker, Applications Coordinator
Angela Schlender, Applications Coordinator

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

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  • How to Apply

    To take these courses, you should have a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution and be accepted as a non-degree seeking graduate student at ODU.