Certificate Application and Admission Information
The Maxwell School offers several certificate options for mid-career professionals to pursue either as an alternative to the EMPA program or in tandem with a masters degree. Students may earn a certificate on a full-time basis over one semester or on a part-time basis spanning a longer time period. Earning a certificate may offer many benefits to those who receive them.
Admission Requirements
- Applicants should have 7 or more years of mid-level professional experience, including management responsibilities with some public sector work preferred.
- Applications should be submitted for the Fall semester by February 1, for the Spring semester by August 15.
Application Process
Application Process for SU graduate student.
If you are currently a SU Graduate Student, please use the forms below:
Application Process for non SU graduate students
If you are NOT currently a SU Graduate Student:
- Completed Application Form - Syracuse University Graduate School Application
- Personal Essay - 1 page background and desire of nominee to participate in the program
- Official transcript - from graduate and undergraduate studies
- 3 Letters of Recommendation – (for recent students 2 letters should be from faculty)
- Application Fee - $75.00 (non refundable)
- GRE Scores - Not required
- TOEFL Scores - 92-93 (internet-based test), 580 (written test), 237 (computer-based test) minimum for unconditional admissions
Interview
Prospective applicants of any program are welcome to visit Syracuse, although personal interviews are not required. If you do plan to come for an interview, please arrange an appointment in advance by contacting Tammy Salisbury at Executive Education, 219 Maxwell Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, 13244, 315-443-3759, mtsalisb@maxwell.syr.edu.
Transferring credits
Certificate
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Credit Transfer?
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Certificate in Public Administration
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No
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Certificate in Leadership of International and Non-Government Organizations
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May be possible if Maxwell graduate courses, check with advisor
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Certificate in Health Service Management
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May be possible if SU graduate courses, check with advisor
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Fees and Expenses
One semester in the 2012-2013 Academic Year
Tuition ($1,249 per credit)
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$14,988
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Health services fee
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247
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Student activity fee
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40
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Application fee
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75
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Midcareer fee
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30
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TOTAL
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$15,380
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The figures provided below are the approximate costs for graduate students attending Syracuse University for a semester in the 2009-10 academic year. Please remember these figures are estimates. Actual expenses will vary widely for individual students depending on their living habits.
Housing:
$350-450 x 4 months
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$1,400 - $1,800
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Food:
$200 x 4 months
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$ 800
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Utilities:
$150 x 4 months
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$ 600
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Health Insurance:
$344 per semester
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$ 486
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Books (estimated):
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$ 750
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TOTAL
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$4,436**
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TOTAL ALL COSTS (Both Academic and Estimated Living Expenses) $19,816.
**This is based per person for a shared or basic apartment. Please note that apartment and utility costs can vary widely. Currently, a furnished one-bedroom University apartment is $3410 per semester including utilities while a furnished family apartment is $3,492 per semester.
Financial Aid
For information on financial aid please visit Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs of Syracuse University.