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Business Essentials for Leaders (Graduate Certificate) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Essentials for Leaders gives current and emerging leaders cross-functional business essentials to drive organizational success. The 9-credit certificate is offered only online.

Faculty: Eli Broad College of Business  |  Duration: 9 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Required courses (6 credits): PIM 811 Financial Accounting and Reporting for Leaders, PIM 841 Finance I: Investment Decisions, PIM 862 Marketing I: Customer Analysis and PIM 870 Supply Chain Management. Students add 3 credits from approved courses such as PIM 812 Performance Measure and Control, PIM 842 Finance II: Financial Decisions and PIM 863 Marketing II: Systems and Strategy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Employment in a managerial position and/or demonstrated potential for career advancement and leadership; recommendation by two or more professional colleagues; a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution or equivalent credential; personal attributes such as management potential, leadership and perseverance; and successful completion of an interview/evaluation articulating professional goals.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 9 credits

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