Advanced Certificate in General
Management
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General Management Certificate Program Details
Total Credits
18
Program Duration
1 year
Location
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, VA
- Online
MSCHE Accredited University
University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Instructors with Real-World Business Experience
You’ll study with instructors who are industry-experienced management professionals as well as credentialed educators. Their informed, practical perspective will help you develop your own management philosophy.
Flexible, Customizable Study
Learn while you work with online study, or take classes at our Washington, DC or Falls Church, VA campus locations.
General Management Certificate Overview
If you want to pursue management roles but don’t want to commit to a full degree program, our Advanced Certificate in General Management could be right for you. This program, designed for students who hold at least an associate degree, covers essential skills for managing people, processes, and projects in just one year of study.
What You Will Learn
Build Versatile Management Skills
Our program equips you to handle administrative, personnel, and operational management across a wide range of industries. It consists of six bachelor’s-level courses and covers topics including communication, negotiations, change management, conflict resolution, HR management, and more. You’ll emerge from the program better prepared to develop and direct teams that achieve their goals.
Courses and Curriculum
The Advanced Certificate in Management is intended for someone who has an interest in gaining additional knowledge for a career transition. This program provides a theoretical foundation for working professionals who have completed a minimum of an associate degree.
- MGMT 305 Organizational Communication
- MGMT 360 Leadership
- MGMT 365 Managing Conflict and Change
- MGMT 417 Human Resource Management
- MGMT 424 Negotiations Management
- MGMT 427 Operations Management
Requirements and Outcomes
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:
- Submission of a completed application for admission.
- Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
- Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
- Submit proof of attainment of at least an associate degree.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
- Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
- Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
- Certificate Tuition: $240 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about here.
Ready to Get Started?
Start mapping out the road to your personal and professional goals in management. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!