2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin > Colleges and Departments > Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Programs > MSA Graduate Certificates

MSA Graduate Certificates

The 15-18 credit MSA Graduate Certificate program is designed for regularly admitted graduate students who desire advanced training in the field of administration. Credits successfully earned with the certificate program may be used toward the MSA degree, if the concentration is the same. A maximum of six (6) semester hours from a previous or concurrent graduate degrees or certificate can be transferred towards a graduate certificate. Students may substitute courses only with the approval of the MSA Director. Students may use up to 6 transfer credits providing they meet the criteria for transfer credit outlined in this bulletin. Up to one third of credits in the graduate certificate may be satisfied through prior learning credit.  Any combination of prior learning credit and transfer credit cannot exceed 6 credits.  Coursework and other requirements must be completed within seven years prior to the awarding of a graduate certificate.

Note: Students may not use more than 12 credits of College of Business courses. Required courses: 5-6 courses from the appropriate concentration.

The following MSA Graduate Certificates are offered:

• Administrative Essentials
• Digital Management
• Engineering Management
• General Administration
• Health Services Administration
• Human Resources Administration
• Leadership
• Logistics and Acquisitions
• Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations
• Project Management
• Public Administration
• Talent Development