Master’s Certificate in Management
This program provides a structured, yet varied knowledge of the practice and principles of business management.
Program Objectives
This Master’s Certificate program strengthens your aptitude in all the fundamental areas of business, from risk-assessment and decision-making, to organizational behavior and economics.
Requirements
A newly accepted student at Patten must enroll in their first class within 90 days of acceptance. A student is subject to dismissal from the University for Unsatisfactory Academic Progress if they do not meet this deadline.
To earn your Master’s Certificate in Business Management you must accrue 18 credits.
It is required that you take Course 602 - Essentials of Management and Course 657 - Management and Control before taking any elective courses. After taking the required courses, you may choose any four of the eight electives.
Curriculum Path
Start by Taking the Required Courses . . .
Essentials of Management - Course 602
Management Accounting and Control - Course 657
Then Take Any Four of the Following Courses . . .
Organizational Behavior and Human Resources - Course 659
Financial Management - Course 661
Business Research Methods - Course 653
Managing Projects - Course 627
Communication and Ethics - Course 607
Management Economics - Course 663
Risk Analysis and Management - Course 679
Management Information Systems - Course 695
Marketing - Course 606
Supply Management - Course 605
Operations Management - Course 610