AU公共事务学院的公共财务管理证书为学生提供了与公共部门财务运作相关的基本财务管理最佳实践和技巧的工作知识。该计划是为有兴趣扩大公共财务管理知识和实践技能的政府雇员设计的。公共事务学院的毕业证书是职业成就的象征，被政府和企业雇主以及非营利组织和国际组织广泛认可。每年春季，夏季和秋季都提供课程。该证书课程要求15个小时的批准的研究生水平课程工作。该证书要求15个学分的认可课程作业，至少6个学分的600级或更高。学生必须在定量方法，经济学，预算和财务管理方面选修9个学分的核心课程，并从课程要求列表中选修6个学
The certificate in Public Financial Management from AU's School of Public Affairs provides students with a working knowledge of basic financial management best practices and techniques that are relevant to public sector financial operations. The program is designed for government employees who are interested in expanding their knowledge and practical skills in public financial management. A graduate certificate from the School of Public Affairs is a symbol of professional achievement widely recognized by government and corporate employers, as well as nonprofit agencies and international organizations. Classes are offered every spring, summer, and fall. This certificate program requires 15 hours of approved graduate-level course work. This certificate requires 15 credit hours of approved coursework with at least 6 credit hours at or above the 600-level. Students must take 9 credit hours of core courses in quantitative methods, economics, and budgeting and financial management, and 6 credit hours of electives selected from the course requirements list.