Prepare for the challenges of leadership in this track, focusing on building skills in communication, innovation and conflict resolution.
Total credit hours: 10
Estimated time to completion: 8 months
Modalities offered: In-person and online classes
Ideal candidate: This certificate is designed for working professionals with a desire to build a solid foundation in business and management practices. Ideal for current managers and those that aspire to senior leadership roles.
Learning goals:
- Develops leadership, communication, and management skills.
- Plan, develop and execute strategies to drive organizational success
- Learn key management principles to effectively motivate and lead employees
- Analyze factors that influence organizational efficiency
- Align corporate strategic priorities with your business unit goals
- Communicate a shared vision for your organization
Program requirements
Required coursework:
- MG 6008 Managerial Communications (2)
- MG 6680 Organizational Change (2)
- MG 6460 Innovation (2)
- MG 6220 Conflict Management and Negotiation (2)
Select one elective (2 credit hours):
- MG 6120 Global Markets (2) or MG 6093 Global Business Issues (2-study abroad course)
- MG 6130 Corporate Social Responsibility (2)
- MG 6420 Organizational Development & Consulting (2)
- MG 6260 Quality Improvement Processes for Management
- MG6352 Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis (1)
- MG 6068 Crisis Management (1)
- MG 6275 Developing Leaders in Orgs (2)
- MG 6300 Corporate Law for Management (2)
Sample schedule:
- Summer: MG 6008, MG 6460
- Fall A: MG 6680, MG 6120
- (MG 6220 not yet scheduled)
More to know:
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2024, management jobs will grow 6%, which will result in about 505,400 new positions.
- The 2014 median annual wage for management occupations was $97,230, which was the highest wage of all the major occupational groups.