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Decision Support for Business
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The certificate program in decision support for business at University of Maryland Global Campus focuses on building leadership skills in thinking creatively and strategically about both business administration and information systems in the workplace to achieve organizational success. In this program, you’ll explore the foundations of business administration, leadership, management, marketing, finance, accounting, and information systems to gain appropriate insights, improve operations, make on-target predictions, and achieve a competitive advantage in today’s global business environment.
Program Highlights
- Build leadership skills: Think creatively and strategically about business administration and information systems.
- Explore the fundamentals: Explore leadership and management fundamentals in the business world.
- Study finance: Study the theory, principles, and practices of financial management in the business environment.
- Examine management: Examine the four functions of management with an emphasis on application.
- Gain knowledge: Understand the role of marketing within an organization’s strategic plan.
- Apply theory: Use leadership theory and assessment tools to evaluate your own leadership skills.
Required Courses
Choose one of the two following courses:
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
- (3 Credits, DATA 200)
Take the following five required courses:
- (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 495)
- (3 Credits, FINC 330)
- (3 Credits, MRKT 310)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you explore leadership and management fundamentals in the business world.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Human Resource Management
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Gain the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to advance in the human resource field with the undergraduate certificate in human resource management at University of Maryland Global Campus. You'll learn how to resolve problems in the workplace, approach employees with a sensitivity to cultural diversity, develop reward programs, and help employees reach their full potential.
Program Highlights
- Apply business knowledge: Learn about human behavior, labor relations, and employment law.
- Manage conflict: Practice using negotiation, facilitation, mediation, and arbitration.
- Rely on data: Research, collect, analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate about data.
- Identify issues: Diagnose problems within a real organization and propose solutions.
- Recognize diversity: Understand differences in cultures and world views that inform human behavior.
- Employ best practices: Create, implement, and assess programs that foster workforce development.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 300)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 362)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 400)
- Two supporting electives chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 464)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 465)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 302)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 367)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 395)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 406)
- (3 Credits, HRMN 495)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you develop leadership capabilities, grow your people skills, and add value to your career.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Leadership & Management
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The graduate certificate program in leadership and management at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to help you prepare to become a leader in the workforce. With a curriculum developed in conjunction with top employers, you'll gain a foundation in management theory, organizational development, and the management of change, as well as skills in decision-making, communication, strategic planning, leadership in diverse environments, and more.
Program Highlights
- Apply leadership skills: Promote communication, ethical behavior, and quality performance.
- Support employee development: Assess and develop performance measures, feedback, and coaching.
- Demonstrate knowledge: Research, plan, and develop processes and procedures for performance.
- Lead a diverse workforce: Communicate effectively with culturally diverse audiences.
- Employ best practices: Implement employment practices, encourage team building, and mentor staff.
- Know your strengths: Participate in leadership surveys to identify your leadership style.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, MGMT 630)
(This course (or (3 Credits, MGMT 610) must be taken within the first 6 credits.) - (3 Credits, HRMD 610)
- (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
Career Preparation
This program is designed for those who need a strong foundation in principles of management to move ahead in their organizations.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.