Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificates in Urban Studies and Public Adminsitration
The Urban Studies and Public Administration program offers two advanced graduate certificates beyond the master's degree. These programs are open to individuals who have completed a master's degree at an accredited college or university.
Advanced Certificate in Public Policy Analysis. This program is designed for persons who have an interest in management and policy analysis and who wish to develop or refine their analytical abilities. Students will gain skills in diagnosing and treating complex problems in the public sector, managing resources, generating program options, assessing feasibility, directing implementation, and measuring effectiveness and efficiency.
Professional Public Manager Certificate. This program is designed to help working professionals develop and sharpen their public management skills. The program is an individualized course of study designed in conjunction with the student's department advisor. It consists of four courses that expose students to advanced concepts and methods of public management in such areas as personnel, budgeting, conflict management/negotiation, and politics/administration.
For more information, please contact the Department of Urban Studies and Public Administration at 757-683-3961.
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Graduate Certificate in Business Modeling and Simulation (M&S)
Modeling and Simulation (M&S) techniques have been employed in the business and public sectors for over 60 years, often under names such as "operations research", "decision sciences", "quantitative analysis", and others. The literature of many business and social science disciplines is rich with both practical and theoretical usage of simulation and other modeling techniques.Recent developments in simulation, such as agent-based simulation and virtual worlds, open even more avenues for M&S applicability.
The College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) is an active participant in Old Dominion's Modeling and Simulation initiative.The College has several faculty, from various disciplines, that engage in M&S research and teaching.The CBPA offers a Graduate Certificate in Business Modeling and Simulation to provide graduate students an opportunity to develop competency in Business Modeling and Simulation.
For more information, please contact Dr. Dean C. Chatfield (dchatfie@odu.edu).
