Certificate in Management Studies

The Certificate in Management Studies program is designed to help prepare students for dealing with a world of business and industry that is constantly changing and evolving. The certificate is comprised of courses at the undergraduate level that will give students foundations in business and management to prepare in today’s evolving and highly competitive business environment. A total of nine courses build strong skills in core subject areas and develop analytical, critical, and creative thinking. Elective courses guide students into optional areas of business. Students who join the program should expect to acquire the core knowledge and skills needed to understand and assist in the implementation of managerial activities in any professional field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply critical thinking skills in evaluating information so as to make informed, ethical business decisions. (PLO-1)

1. Apply relevant theories and practical solutions to different problems that continue to confront business managers in various settings. (PLO-2)
2. Employ knowledge of the various business and management components and constructs, strategic initiatives, and leadership principles currently used in global business environments. (PLO-3)

Program Requirements

To receive the Certificate in Management Studies from Southern States University, students must successfully complete the six (6) required core courses and three (3) electives for a total of 40.5 credit hours, which is equivalent to 405 contact hours. Students must complete the requirements within a five (5) quarter period.

Core Requirements (6 courses)                                                                    27 Quarter Credits

ACC 201         Accounting I

BUS 101         Business Foundations and Analysis                                        4.5 Quarter Credits

BUS 220         Business Communications                                                      4.5 Quarter Credits

CIS 111           Introduction to Business Information Systems                      4.5 Quarter Credits

MGT 310        Principles of Management and Organization                          4.5 Quarter Credits

MKT 110         Principles of Marketing                                                           4.5 Quarter Credits

Business Electives (3 required)                                                                     13.5 Quarter Credits

ACC 202         Accounting II

BUS 210         Business Law                                                                          4.5 Quarter Credits

ECON 101      Microeconomics                                                                      4.5 Quarter Credits

FIN 305          Business Finance                                                                     4.5 Quarter Credits

MGT 305        Operations Management                                                         4.5 Quarter Credits

MKT 305        Marketing Fundamentals                                                        4.5 Quarter Credits

PHIL 305        Business Ethics                                                                       4.5 Quarter Credits

Core Requirements (4 courses)                                                                    15 Quarter Credits

BU-503           Business Fundamentals                                                           3.0 Quarter Credits

BU-502           Applied Business Research and Communication Skills         4.0 Quarter Credits

BU-504           Integrated Marketing Communications                                  4.0 Quarter Credits

BU-521           Organizational Leadership                                                      4.0 Quarter Credits

Elective Courses (3 courses)                                                                         12 Quarter Credits

BU-501           Financial Accounting                                                              4.0 Quarter Credits

BU-510           Operations Management                                                         4.0 Quarter Credits

BU-517           Business Law                                                                          4.0 Quarter Credits

BU-524           Strategic Management                                                            4.0 Quarter Credits

BU-530           Globalization of Business                                                       4.0 Quarter Credits