Performance Management
This certificate is designed for those individuals who wish to develop skill sets in analyzing and changing performance in public sector and non-profit organizations. The certificate will be comprised of four courses (12 credit hours):
- PUAD 854: Innovation and Organizational Change
- PUAD 857: Performance Management and Governance
- PUAD 858: Performance Audit
One course from the following electives:
- PUAD 853: Policy Analyses and Program Evaluation
- PUAD 856: Managing Information and Technology
Admission
The School of Public Affairs and Administration accepts students on a rolling admissions basis. Students may apply to be admitted for either the fall, summer or spring semesters.
Applicants for the certificate are required to have:
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (if the undergraduate degree was awarded in the last three years)
- At least three years of managerial experience or be already admitted to any graduate programs of KU or already have a graduate management or leadership degree from an accredited institution
- All international applicants and domestic non-native English speakers are required to provide proof of English proficiency
Required application materials:
- KU online application
- Official transcripts
- Current resume
For students who do not have a master’s degree and are not currently enrolled in a graduate program, three letters of reference are required.
