Certificate Programs for Working Adults

Any student seeking a degree within the Professional Studies Program must choose one of the following areas of concentration. These concentrations are also available to non-degree-seeking students as certificate programs. Many of these courses have prerequisites.

Human Resource Management Certificate (15 units) (BA only)

Explore techniques and methodologies that support both individual employees and organizational goals.

HRM 300 - Human Resource Management
HRM 315 - Employment Law
HRM 316 - Human Resource Management Strategy
HRM 317 - Staffing/Testing/Training and Development
HRM 318 - Benefits and Compensation

International Management Certificate (15 units) (BS only)

Prerequisite: IMG 300 - International Management

Develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with the global economy.

IMG 301 - International Economics
IMG 302 - International Marketing
IMG 304 - Management for a Small Planet
IMG 404 - International Law and Management
FIN 438 - International Finance

Management Information Systems Certificate (15 units) (BS only)

Prerequisite: MIS 260 - Management Information Systems

Learn to effectively manage information technology within the contemporary business environment.

MIS 320 - Introduction to Programming
MIS 306 - Telecommunications and Networks
MIS 309 - Database Systems
MIS 310 - System Analysis and Design
MIS 370 - Web Page Design

Marketing Communications Certificate (15 units) (BA only)

Prerequisite: MKT 316 - Marketing Management

Master the techniques to maintain a strong competitive advantage in the marketplace.

MKT 319 - Advertising Principles
MKT 320 - Public Relations
MKT 437 - Internet Marketing
MKT 321 - Desktop Publishing
MIS 370 - Web Page Design