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Course List
Our certificate program in business management is currently not accepting new enrollments.
Business Management Certificate Program (20 credits)
| REQUIRED COURSES (11 credits) |
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ACCTG 211 |
Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
Introduction to the role of accounting numbers in the process of managing a business and in investor decision making. |
4 credits |
| B A 243 |
Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business
Explores the ethical, political, social, legal and regulatory, technological, and demographic diversity aspects of the business environment. |
4 credits |
MGMT 100W
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MGMT 301W |
Survey of Management
Introduction to organizational factors relevant to management processes, including leadership, motivation, job design, technology, organizational design and environments, systems, and change. (For nonbusiness students only, except students in the associate degree program in business administration.)
Basic Management Concepts
Examination of fundamental principles and processes applicable to the study of management. May not be used to satisfy Smeal College baccalaureate degree requirements. Not available to students who have taken B A 304 or MGMT 100. |
3 credits
3 credits |
| ADDITIONAL COURSES (9 credits) |
| Choose one of the following economics courses: |
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ECON 002 (GS) |
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy
Methods of economic analysis and their use; price determination; theory of the firm; distribution. |
3 credits |
| ECON 004 (GS) |
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
National income measurement; aggregate economic models; money and income; policy problems. |
3 credits |
| Choose one of the following management courses: |
| MGMT 321 |
Leadership and Motivation
Applies organizational behavior theories, concepts, and skills to leading and motivating individuals and groups.
Prerequisite: B A 304, MGMT 100, or MGMT 301; or 3 credits in psychology, sociology, or cultural anthropology |
3 credits |
| MGMT 331 |
Management and Organization
Designing organizations to effectively manage new technologies, structures, and people in changing global contexts.
Prerequisite: B A 304, MGMT 100, or MGMT 301; or 3 credits in psychology, sociology, or cultural anthropology. This course may not be used to fulfill a requirement for the associate degree in business administration. |
3 credits |
| MGMT 341 |
Human Resource Management
Introduction to the strategic planning and implementation of human resource management, including staffing, development, appraisal, and rewards.
Prerequisite: B A 304, MGMT 100, or MGMT 301 |
3 credits |
| Choose one of the following social and behavioral sciences courses: |
| PSYCH 100 (GS) |
Psychology
Introduction to general psychology; principles of human behavior and their applications. |
3 credits |
| SOC 001 (GS) |
Introductory Sociology
The nature and characteristics of human societies and social life. |
3 credits |
Note: Prerequisites as listed may be waived by the course instructor if you can demonstrate the required level of competency.
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