Change Management Graduate Certificate

Prepare for the challenges of leadership in this track, focusing on building skills in communication, innovation and conflict resolution.

Program Overview

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2024, management jobs will grow 6%, which will result in about 505,400 new positions. The Change Management Certificate is ideal for current managers and those that aspire to senior leadership roles. Designed for working professionals with a desire to build a solid foundation in business and management practices. This program can be completed online or in person over the course of 8 months. With a required 10 credit hours, you can find the required coursework and sample schedule below.

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Learning outcomes

Develops leadership, communication, and management skills.
Plan, develop and execute strategies to drive organizational success
Learn key management principles to effectively motivate and lead employees
Analyze factors that influence organizational efficiency
Align corporate strategic priorities with your business unit goals
Communicate a shared vision for your organization

Required Coursework

Each course is 2 credit hours:

MG 6008 Managerial Communications (2)
MG 6680 Organizational Change (2)
MG 6460 Innovation (2)
MG 6220 Conflict Management and Negotiation (2)

Select one elective: (2 credit hours required)

MG 6120 Global Markets (2) or MG 6093 Global Business Issues (2-study abroad course)
MG 6130 Corporate Social Responsibility (2)
MG 6420 Organizational Development & Consulting (2)
MG 6260 Quality Improvement Processes for Management
MG6352 Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis (1)
MG 6068 Crisis Management (1)
MG 6275 Developing Leaders in Orgs (2)
MG 6300 Corporate Law for Management (2)

Sample schedule:

Summer: MG 6008, MG 6460
Fall A: MG 6670, MG 6120
(MG 6220 not yet scheduled)

Masters of Business Administration

Rockhurst University is Kansas City's Only Private AACSB-Accredited Institution and its Helzberg School of Management develops leaders of competence and conscience. In the Helzberg Stackable MBA program, you will become that kind of leader – someone with excellent business skills, abilities and leadership traits who positively affects the world.