Aviation Business Law & Finance Series

Certificate in Management Studies

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 required 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.

Each course is $240 (USD) and is 30 contact hours with 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) awarded.  The cost of the entire certificate program is $1920.

Each online course can be completed at your own pace, anytime, anywhere with a high-speed Internet connection and personal computer. A certificate program may be completed within 6-9 months.

To register for classes click here or you may call us toll free within the U.S. at 866-574-9125 or 386-226-7694.

 Required Courses:

ALF-3001 Financial/Accounting Management ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This course provides an understanding of financial and accounting terms even for students with no financial background.  The course will cover foundational principles of interpreting financial statements, determining company profitability and measuring cash flow.

ALF-3002 Marketing Management ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This course focuses on the principles and techniques of marketing by exploring the issues necessary in the management of the marketing process.  The course will detail the entire marketing process including the role of ethics and technology and the basic principles of advertising and public relations.

ALF-3003 Strategic Management in Operations ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This course develops the practical and managerial skills necessary to effectively plan for operational success.  This course covers the basic details for developing an operational plan and designing the strategic direction necessary to achieve company goals.

ALF-3004 Legal Issues in Operations ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In today's legal environment there are many issues that a business encounters when operating successfully.  This course will explore some of the more important legal topics including employment law, licensing, and permits and tax issues.

Final Required Course (to be taken after ALL other courses completed):
ALF-3019 Seven Management Disciplines ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
The seven management disciplines essential to management and business success are discussed in the context of all areas of business operation and management. This course provides a round-table opportunity to evaluate real-life business issues.

 Electives: (Choose 3 of the following:)

ALF-3008 Legal Aspects of Contracts ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
It is seldom that a business person does not encounter a contract. This course will focus on the basics of business contracts to draw attention to important business points that are found in every day business contracts. No legal knowledge is necessary for this course and this course will not equip you to evaluate the law but rather understand the legal and business issues in most business contracts.

ALF-3009 Tax Issues ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This course covers the basic tax issues that are important to business; whether the business is a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation. The basic tax issues in operating a business will be covered in this course along with tax strategies for business planning.

ALF-3014 Organizational Leadership and Decision Making ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
The leaders in an organization often set the tone and establish the benchmarks for success. In this course the focus is on developing a successful leadership style so as to facilitate team-building, collaboration and a corporate culture that promotes success. Different decision-making techniques will be explored in the context of successful leadership styles.

ALF-3015 Organizational Development and Change ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
Since most business organizations are social systems, this course focuses on the organizational culture and how it influences the way people work to maximize the long term health of an organization and its people.  This course explores the development process and how to successfully effectuate change.

ALF-3017 Business Best Practices ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
Best practices are important in achieving excellence and success. This course focuses on several best practice models from various industries and integrates some of the common themes into a game plan for business success.

ALF-3018 Negotiating Strategies ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
The business environment and culture of any business relationship is often the product of a negotiation. This course will explore the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments. There will be an opportunity to role-play a negotiation.