Change Management Certificate

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 6670, 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.