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Management
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Today, many workplaces require knowledge of management principles from multiple disciplines. The certificate in management can help you gain knowledge and skills by focusing on fundamental concepts of business management and leadership, problem solving, and effective data communication strategies.
Program Highlights
- Develop leadership skills to promote communication, ethical behavior, and quality performance
- Research, plan, and develop processes and procedures to help ensure organizational success
- Understand how financial transactions are recorded, how financial statements are developed, and what the statements mean
- Understand the roles of technology and data analysis in 21st-centry organizations
- Understand the economic structure of modern society and the role that business organizations play in that structure
Required Courses
One Required Course:
- (3 Credits, BMGT 110)
Five Courses Chosen from the Following:
- (3 Credits, ACCT 220)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 221)
- (3 Credits, ECON 201)
- (3 Credits, ECON 203)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 201)
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
Note: This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and 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.
Business Administration & Management
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Gain a well-rounded education that provides foundational, workplace-relevant management and leadership skills, organizational theory, and operational knowledge with an online bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from University of Maryland Global Campus. Boost your marketability by building key business knowledge in finance, marketing, operations, human resources, strategic management, and more. Learn under the tutelage of experienced faculty members who bring their practical expertise to the classroom. Save time and money with our convenient online courses, generous transfer credit policy, and in-state tuition for Maryland residents. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Evaluate data: Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data for decision-making.
- Communicate effectively: Communicate a shared vision across all levels of an organization that will drive strategy.
- Practice management: Apply functions of management comprising planning, organizing, and controlling job performance with employees.
- Demonstrate leadership: Demonstrate emotional intelligence and ethical decision making.
- Apply strategies: Apply global business strategies, integrating corporate responsibility and sustainable practices for positive social impact.
- Champion innovation: Utilize innovative technologies to meet organizational goals.
Required Courses
Core Courses (Major)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 317)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 330)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 392)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 411)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 484)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 382)
Elective Courses (Major)
You must complete a total of three courses (9 credits) from any upper-level (300 or above) BMGT, HRMN, MRKT, ACCT, FINC, and OPMG courses.
Capstone Course (Major)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 495)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful careers in business and management. Graduates may pursue career paths in various business sectors including finance, marketing, human resources and operations. Potential job titles in this industry include business analyst, management analyst, marketing manager, human resources manager, operations manager, management consultant, general manager, product manager, and more.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
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.
Business & Management Focused Elective Area
Associate of ArtsThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Get an introduction to business and management and take courses in accounting principles, information systems, statistics, economics, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to apply credits to a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in General Studies, the focused elective area in business and management will help students utilize core business concepts and principles to pursue related professional goals.
Total Credits Required: 60
- Required Core Courses; 4 Credits
- Focused Elective Area Courses: 21 Credits
- General Education Courses: 35 Credits
Required Core Courses (4 Credits)
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, SPCH 125)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
Suggested Courses for the Focused Elective Area (21 Credits)
- Focused Elective Area for business and management:
- Chosen from any ACCT, BMGT, ECON, FINC, HMGT, HRMN, IFSM, or MRKT courses for which you have met prerequisites
- Please note: If you select to follow the suggested focused elective area, any transfer credit you have earned that does not transfer as a general education requirement will be used in the focused elective area thus possibly reducing the number of specific focused courses that will be available for your degree plan. Please contact your academic advisor for additional information.
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
60
Transfer Credits
Up to 45
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and 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.