Certificate of Graduate Studies Programs

The certificate programs in management are designed to respond to the growing need for professional growth and development in an atmosphere of rapid change. Global competition and the evolutionary dynamics of a market economy require that we all continue to sharpen existing skills and expand our knowledge into new areas. Certificate programs offer opportunities for those who desire continued professional development without formal pursuit of a master’s degree.

Curriculum Certificate programs are available in Management, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, and individualized concentrations. Prerequisites as indicated in the course descriptions are required unless specifically waived by the instructor. Students select four courses (12 credits) from the options listed for each concentration.

Certificate of Graduate Studies in Management
(4 courses/12 credits)

MGT501 Management & Organizational Theory (3 credits)
MGT503 Business Law (3 credits)
MGT509 Human Resources Management (3 credits)
MGT530 Marketing Management (3 credits)
MGT534 Global Quality Management: ISO9000 (3 credits)
MGT536 Global Environmental Management: ISO14000 (3 credits)
MGT538 Global Business (3 credits)
MGT540 Social and Ethical Issues: A Global Perspective (Cross listed with INR & ISS) (3 credits)
MGT555 Organizational Development (3 credits)
MGT567 Creative Problem-Solving (3 credits)
MGT581 Special Topics (3 credits)
ISS501 Structured Systems Analysis (3 credits)

Certificate of Graduate Studies in Human Resources Management (4 courses/ 12 credits)

MGT501 Management & Organizational Theory (3 credits)
MGT509 Human Resources Management (3 credits)
MGT534 Global Quality Management: ISO9000 (3 credits)
MGT540 Social and Ethical Issues: A Global Perspective (3 credits)
MGT555 Organizational Development (3 credits)
MGT560 Labor Relations (3 credits)
MGT567 Creative Problem-Solving (3 credits)
MGT581 Special Topics (3 credits)

Certificate of Graduate Studies in Organizational Development (4 courses/12 credits)

HLC532 Psychology of Group Process (3 credits)
HLC586 Consulting in Systems (3 credits)
ISS501 Structured Systems Analysis (3 credits)
MGT501 Management & Organizational Theory (3 credits)
MGT534 Global Quality Management: ISO9001 (3 credits)
MGT540 Social and Ethical Issues: A Global Perspective (3 credits)
MGT555 Organizational Development (3 credits)
MGT567 Creative Problem Solving (3 credits)
MGT581 Special Topics (3 credits)

Certificate of Graduate Studies in Business Studies: Individualized Concentration (4 courses/12 credits)
Students may propose a Graduate Certificate in Business Studies with an individualized course of study aimed at meeting personal career and academic goals. Working with the Graduate Program Director, students may design a unique program of study by selecting four related Business Studies courses. Unique programs of study require the permission of the Graduate Program Director.