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Certificate Programs

The Management Department offers several Certificate Programs designed for professionals with work experience.

Applicants for Certificate Programs must hold bachelor's degrees.

A Certificate Program requires five courses, which are selected according to individual needs. On completion of a sequence with an average grade of B or better, students are issued Certificates.

Those who choose to work towards the master's degree are able, upon admission, to apply all courses taken toward a Certificate toward fulfillment of a degree Program.

Additional information may be obtained from the Department.

Management Certificates are offered in the following fields:

Entrepreneurship
Electronic Business Management
Construction Management
Information Management
Operations Management
Technology Management
Telecommunications Management

Graduate Certificate in
Entrepreneurship

Description: The Certificate in Entrepreneurship is offered for the manager, professional or specialist who is interested in enterpreneurial management, either as entrepreneur starting a new business, as an "entrepreneur" in a large, established firm or as a professional (e.g. venture capitalist) interested in playing a role in new enterprises. Modern entrepreneurial methods-related concepts are studied and applied.

This certificate consists of four required and one elective course:

Required:

MG770	Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation
MG864	New Product Development
MG865	Managing Technological Change and Innovation
MG867	Technology Strategy
	ELECTIVE (Choose one below)
MG631	Organization Theory and Design
MG646	Introduction to Retailing and Supply Chain Managemen
MG650	Management of Information and Information Technology
MG660	Management of Emerging Technologies
MG750	Management of Electronic Business
MG820	Project Assessment and Management
MG863	Market Research

Graduate Certificate in
Electronic Business Management

Description: The Certificate in The Electronic Business Management focuses on the new arena of electronic business. The key aspects for managing a firm that operates increasingly in digital space and the process of digital-intensive market creation are studied. The relevant methods and concepts for effective electronic-business decision making are explored and applied.

This certificate consists of four required and one elective course:

Required:

MG650	Management of Information and Information Technology
MG717	Enterprise Data Systems
MG750	Management of Electronic Business
MG867	Technology Strategy
	ELECTIVE (Choose one below)
MG631	Organization Theory and Design
MG646	Introduction to Retailing and Supply Chain Managemen
MG654	Economics of Information Systems
MG655	Introduction to Management of Data Communications and Networks
MG660	Management of Emerging Technologies
MG770	Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation
MG820	Project Assessment and Management
MG863	Market Research
MG864	New Product Development

Graduate Certificate in
Construction Management

Description: The module in Construction Management is designed for those who currently work in the area of construction. In order to work more effectively in any type of construction the program provides engineers with an understanding of not only the mechanics of construction environment. The courses in this program provide a distinct advantage to anyone who hopes to continually move forward in the field of construction management.

Course Requirements for the Construction Management Certificate:

Required:

MG820	Project Assessment and Management
MG825	Construction Administration
MG826	Construction Estimates and Contracts
MG827	Specifications and Contracts
	ELECTIVE (Choose one below)
MG630	Operations Management
MG631	Organization Theory and Design
MG635	Managing for Quality

Graduate Certificate in
Information Management

Description: This special combination of courses is designed for computer science professionals, programmers and systems analysts. Its goal is to improve your ability to perform in a technical , demanding job and set the stage for advancement to a management position by:

Understanding better how your work helps the ultimate user of the system.
Learning how to manage computer/information systems activities. Helping to make your work more useful to your company.
Improving your ability to communicate your ideas and deal with people.

The Information Management Module consists of three required and two elective courses:

Required:

MG650	Management of Information and Information Technology
MG717	Enterprise Data Systems
MG820	Project Assessment and Management
MG867	Technology Strategy
	ELECTIVE (Choose one below)
MG630	Operations Management
MG654	Economics of Information Systems
MG655	Introduction to management of Data Communications and Networks
MG750	Management of Electronic Business

Graduate Certificate in
Operations Management

Description: The Certificate in Operations Management is designed for those who want to focus on the management of the day-to-day operations of goods and services providers. It helps you advance by:

Understanding the context in which operations management decisions are made.
Learning the tools, techniques, philosophies used in operations management in the 1990's. Being at the forefront of the revolution in product and service quality.
Knowing how to integrate all the aspects of operations management into a consistent, well-defined strategy.

The Certificate in Operations Management consists of:

MG630	Operations Management
MG635	Managing for Quality
MG646	Introduction to Retailing and Supply Chain Management
MG867	Technology Strategy
	ELECTIVE (Choose one below)
MG610	Quantitative Analysis for Mangerial Decisions
MG616	Job and Workplace Design
MG770	Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation
MG864	New Product Development
MG865	Managing Technological Change and Innovation
MG867	Technology Strategy

Graduate Certificate in
Technology Management

Description: This special set of courses is tailored for engineers and technical professionals and managers in technology intensive environments. It helps you advance by:

Learning how to make technology investment decisions.
Understanding technology strategy, product life cycles, competitive factors.
Developing the special skills for managing creative people and professionals.

The Technology Management Certificate consists of:

MG650	Management of Information and Information Technology
MG820	Project Assessment and Management
MG865	Managing Technological Innovation
MG867	Technology Strategy
	ELECTIVE (Choose one below)
MG646	Introduction to Retailing and Supply Chain Management
MG770	Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation
MG864	New Product Development

Graduate Certificate in
Telecommunications Management

Description: The Certificate in Telecommunications Management provides managers in the Telecommunications and Information industries with modern methods and concepts relevant in telecommunications and information management and for integrating telecommunications and information technology into a firm's overall decision making:

This certificate consists of four required and one elective course:

Required:

MG650	Management of Information and Information Technology
MG655	Introduction to management of Data Communications and Networks
MG656	Advanced Management of Data Communications and Networks
MG717	Enterprise Data Systems
	ELECTIVE (Choose one below)
MG652	Telecommunications Regulation, Policy and Law
MG654	Economics of Information Systems
MG660	Management of Emerging Technologies
MG750	Management of Electronic Business
MG820	Project Assessment and Management
MG867	Technology Strategy

Coordinator of the Management Certificate Program:

Barry Blecherman
Management Department
Six Metrotech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-260-3398
blecherm@duke.poly.edu