About this Program

This certificate program is interdisciplinary in nature and is focused on organizational leadership within non-profit, military, governmental, and other public sector entities. Leadership theories, best practices, and competencies are addressed for students enrolled in this program. Four key competency areas within the scope of leadership are presented to those employed or seeking employment in military and other public organizations: financial management, strategic management, contracting principles, and network security.


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Program Highlights

  • Graduates will be prepared to lead teams in contract negotiations, finance, and strategic initiatives, and will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity within this arena

  • Members of the Armed Forces requested this program in order to provide officers with enhanced knowledge and understanding of leadership components pertinent to public sector work

  • Courses meet the needs of both military and other public sector organizations

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Public Sector Leadership at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½?
Students entering the Certificate program in Public Sector Leadership should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.

Careers

Check out these ideas from ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

$121,810 Median Salary

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

$93,440 Median Salary
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Cost of Attendance

Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ tuition and fees page

Virginia Resident
$510 / Cost Per-Credit
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
$662 / Cost Per-Credit
Non-Resident
$1,361 / Cost Per-Credit

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

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1105 STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
NORFOLK, VA 23529