The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) graduate certificate program at Rockhurst University offers students the opportunity to explore DEI concepts and social justice through coursework and applied projects. Students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to be agents of positive change in a culturally pluralistic world and communicate with compassion in diverse environments.
Program Overview
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Rockhurst's graduate certificate programs are centered on the idea of the Jesuit tradition of social justice. The program aims to promote a more inclusive workplace, educational and community settings by educating students on topics such as culture, identities, racial relations, discrimination prevention, intercultural competency and implicit bias, as well as promoting inclusivity and belonging. This certificate helps leaders commit to a vision of social justice in their communities.
DEI Graduate Certificate Program Goals Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to actively engage in reflection upon their own cultures and identities Identify and analyze their implicit biases. Students will learn how to explain historical, political, social and economic contexts that shape policies. By applying meaningful DEI knowledge and skills through project design, students can incorporate knowledge to promote social justice within diverse, equitable and inclusive communities.
Stackable MBA Option
This program may be completed as a stand-alone certificate, or as one of the three "stackable" certificates required to fulfill the requirements of the Business Administration, M.B.A. program.
The Helzberg Stackable MBA is all about adding value to your education by allowing you to build and customize a degree that makes sense for your future. Certificates on their own hold value in the workforce by helping you meet your career goals sooner. By stacking two earned certificates along with the foundational, Business Administration Certificate, you will be working toward a full MBA degree.
Our faculty has developed the foundational curriculum of one of the best MBA programs in Kansas City into a stand-alone certificate – the Business Administration certificate. This, along with two additional specialized certificates, make up the Helzberg MBA. Students earn a custom MBA with specializations in areas that are selected and flexible based on the direction you want your career to go.
In other words, flexibility has been built into every facet of the Helzberg Stackable MBA: Program Details
Program Requirements
Each course is 3 credit hours:
- Diversity, Equity, Access & Belonging for a More Inclusive World (3 credits)
- Ignatian Conversation Framework & Difficult Dialogue (3 credits)
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Belonging and Organizational Change (3 credits)
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capstone (3 credits)
Course Map
Degree and class descriptions and requirements can be found by clicking on the course catalog listing below:
Additional Degree Info
- Business Administration
- Business Intelligence*
- Change Management
- Data Science*
- CPA Pathway for Accounting
- Data Strategy & Leadership *
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Finance & Accounting
- Health Analytics*
- Health Care Management
- Nonprofit Administration
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Communication
*STEM certified
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