Online Policy Analytics Graduate Certificate

Applicants to the certificate program must complete the following admission requirements.

1. Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
2. Application Fee:  A nonrefundable fee of $50 paid by credit card is required for each application.
3. Goal Statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short, typed statement that answers the following:
   • What inspired you to pursue a degree and/or career in public service? Discuss any specific events, experiences (personal, academic, or professional), issue areas, or individuals that have influenced your decision.
   • How do you envision using a degree from the Andrew Young School to achieve your professional goals?
4. Official GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores (Optional): The GRE of the Educational Testing Service is optional. However, the GRE is strongly recommended for any applicant whose undergraduate grade-point-average (UGPA) is below 3.0. If submitting GRE scores, official scores must be reported to institution code 5251 and received by GA State by the application deadline. More information can be found at our Admissions FAQ page or, to schedule the test, at www.gre.org.
5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
6. Transcripts from each Post-secondary College/University Attended. Review requirements for submitting transcripts on our website.

Use the START YOUR APPLICATION button on the right to get started.

The curriculum consists of the following:

• 12 credit hours
• 2 required courses
• 2 elective courses

For more detailed curriculum information, visit the catalog.

New Residency Neutral Tuition for this Online Program!

• $450 tuition per credit hour (same for all students, regardless of geographic location)
• $660 per semester online learning fee (if enrolled in 6 or more credit hours)

Affording Your Online Graduate Certificate
Georgia State is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible programs for all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student’s future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances, and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

Learn more about the cost of an online graduate certificate, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study.

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University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
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Students learn how to wrangle and analyze complex data, effectively visualize and communicate results, and contribute to the open-source community. These skills prepare students for positions as data analysts, data scientists and other data-intensive roles in public sector, and nonprofit organizations.