The Start-Up and Business Owner Management certificate program will provide an excellent foundation for anyone interested in starting, owning, and operating their own business. Courses in this program include Business Plan Development, Positioning for Finding Financing, as well as Buying and Selling a Business, Marketing Management, and Legal Issues in Operations. Requirements for completion of the certificate program consist of a total of 9 courses, 5 required, and 4 out of 7 offered electives, however, anyone may take any of the courses at anytime without pursuing the certificate.
The Certificate in Management Studies is perfect for a business owner, entrepreneur or anyone seeking to learn the essentials of business and management. If you are thinking of starting a business or pursuing an MBA you will want to learn the essentials of accounting, management, marketing, tax, law, operations and strategy. The Certificate in Management Studies consists of 4 required courses and 3 electives with one final course at the end. This program is geared to provide essential information in a timely manner and designed to fit busy work and family schedules.
The Advanced Strategies in Human Resource Management Certificate Program is particularly well suited for anyone in human resources, human resource management, office administration, or anyone who is involved in the human resource process and function. The Advanced Strategies in Human Resource Management Certificate Program consists of 3 required courses and 2 electives. The 3 required courses are: Successful Selection Systems, Human Resources as a Strategic Partner, and High Performance Organizations. If you are electing to complete the certificate program all required courses must be completed prior to taking your selected electives.
The Certificate in Purchasing Management is particularly well suited for anyone working in or interested in working in purchasing, supply chain management, procurement specialists, and buyers. The Certificate in Purchasing Management will introduce you to the essentials of the supply chain process, management, purchasing and contracting issues. The certificate program consists of 4 required courses and 3 electives. The 4 required courses are: Essentials of Purchasing, The Supply Chain Process, Management Essentials and Budgeting Essentials. If you are electing to complete the certificate program all completed courses must be taken prior to taking your selected electives. The required courses are introductory and not intended for those with significant purchasing or procurement experience. The program provides an excellent foundation for a CPM certification exam BUT is NOT a CPM review program. If you are interested in the certificate program and have purchasing experience you can opt out of the required courses by substituting an elective or a course from the Certificate in Management Studies Program.
The Management for IT Professionals Certificate Program is particularly well suited for anyone in IT who has recently assumed management responsibilities, anyone who is managing IT professionals, or anyone who wants a perspective on some of the unique issues facing the management of IT professionals. The certificate program consists of 4 required courses and 3 electives. The 4 required courses are: Management Issues in the IT Environment, Collaborative Problem-Solving, Strategic Management and Business Best Practices. If you are electing to complete the certificate program all completed courses must be taken prior to taking your selected electives.
The online paralegal program consists of 5 required courses and 4 electives. The program is focused on providing the necessary skills for working as a paralegal (legal assistant) as well as providing participants with skills required for career advancement. The program is also well-suited for anyone who wants to gain more knowledge about legal principles and procedures and start a career as a paralegal. Each online course can be completed at your own pace, anytime, anywhere with a high-speed Internet connection. A certificate program may be completed within 6-9 months.
