Whether accelerating your mission-oriented career, boosting your qualifications or preparing for a future profession, the degrees and certifications at the Hobby School of Public Affairs are a powerful catalyst to make an impact in various sectors and policy areas. Our programs equip you with the actionable skills and enhanced training and instruction you need to lead organizations and tackle the most complex and pressing issues.
Graduate Degrees
An advanced degree from the Hobby School prepares graduates to rethink how government, businesses and communities thrive through interdisciplinary coursework, training in ethics and leadership and experiential learning opportunities. Hobby School graduate students have a common goal of making a difference in their community and will develop fundamental skills that are transferable across a range of fields.
Undergraduate Degrees in Public Policy
The Hobby School undergraduate programs combine multidisciplinary education, analysis of real-world challenges and hands-on experience through paid internships and fellowship opportunities. The programs are tailor-made for students seeking a mission-oriented profession, with coursework emphasizing qualitative and quantitative training, critical thinking, collaboration and evidence-based solutions.
Graduate Certificates in Public Policy
The Hobby School offers six graduate certificates in public policy, providing professionals from various backgrounds with advanced training and targeted instruction to enhance their careers. The four-course program is focused on specializations with practical applications to provide graduates with specific skill sets and expertise for professional advancement. Earn a graduate certificate in one year.
Certified Public Manager Program
The Certified Public Manager Program is a nationally accredited, comprehensive management and leadership training program. The innovative curriculum is designed for government, nonprofit and administrative professionals or those seeking to lead in public service roles. Expand your problem-solving skills and leadership abilities while building a strong network of public service-minded managers.