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Professional Certificate in Strategic Management

Offering high-quality products and services at competitive prices is no longer a sufficient business strategy. Increased competition and an evolving digital landscape demand more from organizations and their leaders.

Enhance your leadership capabilities and learn how to develop sustainable, successful business strategies with the Professional Certificate in Strategic Management from Wharton. Offering practical lecture knowledge and hands-on application of concepts, this program teaches you how to decrease costs, increase operational efficiencies, and improve customer experiences.

Created by world-renowned professors at the Wharton School, the Professional Certificate in Strategic Management walks you through how technology has changed the way businesses interact with customers and why this necessitates connected strategies. This program of business strategy courses is designed for managers and leaders of all industries who want to better identify, amplify, and sustain the competitive advantage of their businesses.

Why Study Strategic Management?

• 61% of senior executives admit that their companies have a hard time bridging the gap between strategic planning and implementation. 1
• Only 40% of employees strongly feel their managers comprehend the goals and strategy of their company. 2
• Only 41% of employees feel their companies have the competent personnel necessary to execute strategic initiatives. 3

1 https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/thought-leadership/why-good-strategies-fail-report.pdf 2 http://georgejamesltd.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/What-Employees-Really-Think-about-Todays-Workplace.pdf 3 https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/learning/thought-leadership/why-good-strategies-fail-report.pdf

Program Details

Start Dates: Enroll Immediately

Duration: 6 weeks per course

Commitment: 2-4 hours per week

Program Format: 100% Online

Program Tuition: $537.30 $199 (per individual course)

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Professional certificate in strategic management course descriptions, business strategy from wharton: competitive advantage, course description.

Price: $199 Duration: 6 weeks Hours: 3-4/week

What sets your organization apart from others? How can you maximize and sustain its impact over time? Understanding and maintaining your competitive advantage is no small task.

Business Strategy from Wharton: Competitive Advantage will give you the tools and frameworks necessary to execute a well-designed strategy. You’ll understand the drivers and barriers of competitive advantage so you can sustain your distinct advantage. You’ll also learn how to assess the impact of your competitors’ strategies.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to enhance your strategy to maximize your competitive advantage and drive revenue growth.

Course Modules

• Analyze Your Firm’s Internal Fit
• Analyze Your Firm’s External Fit
• Maintaining Your Firm’s Dynamic Fit
• Creating New Strategies and Initiatives

Participants Will Learn How To:

• Evaluate your firm’s strategic environment
• Distinguish between organizational effectiveness and strategic positioning
• Identify barriers to organizational change and strategy implementation
• Map central and supporting firm activities, understanding how they interact with each other
• Engage in sustainable strategic management and planning

INTRODUCTION TO CONNECTED STRATEGY

Price: $199 Duration: 6 weeks Hours: 2-4/week

Technology has fundamentally changed the way businesses operate and how leaders engage in the strategic management of their firms. Understanding the customer journey has become essential to creating and executing connected strategies.

Connected Strategy examines how technology has evolved and changed the ways businesses interact with their customers. Professors Christian Terwiesch and Nicolaj Siggelkow will walk you through the connected customer experience and how connected delivery models are used in various industries. You’ll learn about connected strategy examples and analyze existing frameworks that can inform connected relationship design.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to identify, assess and implement connected strategies for your organization.

• Connected Strategy and Value Proposition
• Connected Customer Experience and Customization
• Connected Producers and Connected Strategy Matrix
• Revenue Model, Technology Infrastructure, and Disruptive Innovation
• Analyze innovation frameworks and value propositions
• Identify connected relationships and their potential for your firm
• Examine customer experiences as they relate to the greater customer journey
• Create customization strategies by leveraging positive customer feedback loops
• Develop connection architecture and connected customer relationship strategies for your business

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE

You understand connected relationships, but how can you apply this knowledge to excel the strategic management of your firm?

Connected Strategy Capstone Project provides you with the necessary tools to ideate, plan and execute a connected strategy for your business. Tailored worksheets and lecture videos from Professors Siggelkow and Terwiesch will guide you through each step of connected strategy creation. The final capstone project will be a combination of your worksheets and analysis of the strategy you created.

Throughout the capstone project, you’ll be able to reflect on your organization and develop actionable strategies.

• Connected Customer Experience
• Connected Customer Experience Strategy
• Connected Delivery Model Strategy
• Apply the concepts learned in the Connected Strategy course
• Approach connected strategy planning and creation
• Move beyond traditional customer interactions to create a new business model
• Create a connected customer experience and connected delivery model for any organization
• Envision and develop a connected strategy that can be directly applied to your business

Want it all? Take the complete program for $537.30.

Key certificate program takeaways, participants will learn how to:.

• Identify business’ competitive advantages
• Amplify competitive advantages and drive profits
• Leverage connected strategies to create continuous customer relationships
• Transcend traditional forms of customer interaction and adopt new business models
• Achieve sustainable competitive advantage

Professional Certificate in Strategic Management Faculty

Christian Terwiesch

Andrew M. Heller Professor at the Wharton School Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions Professor of Health Policy, Perelman School of Medicine Co-Director, Mack Institute of Innovation Management

Faculty Research Interests

He is a Professor in Wharton’s Operations, Information and Decisions department, co-director of Penn’s Mack Institute for Innovation Management, and also holds a faculty appointment In Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine. His research on Operations Management and on Innovation Management appears in many of the leading academic journals ranging from Management Science to The New England Journal of Medicine. He is an award-winning teacher with extensive experience in MBA teaching and executive education.

Professor Terwiesch is the co-author of Matching Supply with Demand, a widely used text-book in Operations Management that is now in its third edition. Based on this book, Professor Terwiesch has launched the first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in business on Coursera. By now, well over 250,000 students enrolled in the course.

His latest book, Innovation Tournaments, was published by Harvard Business School Press. The novel, process-based approach to innovation outlined in the book was featured by BusinessWeek, the Financial Times, and the Sloan Management Review and has lead to innovation tournaments in organizations around the world.

Professor Terwiesch has researched with and consulted for various organizations. From small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, he has helped companies become more innovative, often by implementing innovation tournament events and by helping to restructure their innovation portfolio.

Most of his current work relates to healthcare and innovation management. In the healthcare space, some of Professor Terwiesch recent projects include the design of patient centered care processes in the VA hospital system, the impact of emergency room crowding on hospital revenues and the patient experience at Penn Medicine, and the usage of patient portals and remote patient monitoring.

In addition to his teaching and his research, Professor Terwiesch is experimenting with a new career as a host of a national radio show on Sirius XM 132. Also, after 20 years of Ironman racing, he is trying to become a competitive rower, a transition that unfortunately turns out to be harder than expected.

Nicolaj Siggelkow

David M. Knott Professor Professor of Management Co-Director of the Mack Institute for Innovation Management

He studied Economics at Stanford University and earned an M.A. in Economics from Harvard University. He received a Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University and the Harvard Business School. Professor Siggelkow has been the recipient of multiple MBA and Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching Awards, including the Class of 1984 Award presented to the faculty member with the highest teaching rating in the MBA classroom, the Helen Kardon Moss Anvil Teaching Award, the Wharton Award, and the Wharton Graduate Association Student Choice Award. His research has been published in the leading management journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Industrial Economics, Management Science, Organization Science, and Strategic Organization. In 2008, he received the Administrative Science Quarterly Scholarly Contribution Award for the most significant paper published in ASQ five years earlier. Nicolaj is a member of the Editorial Review Boards of Administrative Science Quarterly, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Organization, and Academy of Management Perspectives.

His current research focuses on the strategic and organizational implications of interactions among a firm’s choices of activities and resources. In particular, his research has focused on three broad questions: How do firms develop, grow and adjust their set of activities over time? How does organizational design affect a firm’s ability to find high-performing sets of activities? What role do interactions among a firm’s activities play in creating and sustaining competitive advantage? To address these questions, he has employed a range of methodological approaches, including in-depth field studies of individual firms, econometric methods for large-scale data sets, formal modeling, and simulation models.

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Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill or hone an existing one we have programs that meet your business strategy needs. Our programs cover topics such as strategic planning, strategic decision making, and value creation using machine learning and offer you the opportunity to develop core business competencies.

When you take a professional development course with us, you’ll learn from industry experts alongside peers from around the world who bring a global perspective that can be invaluable in today’s interconnected business landscape. The instruction is dynamic, and interactive ensuring the application of concepts through activities, case studies and role-play. At the end of your program you will return to your office with new business strategies that can help you be more successful in your role and across your organization.

How Classes Work

We offer three different types of formats for programs: on campus, live online, and hybrid.

• On-campus programs take place in our dedicated state-of-the-art classroom space on Harvard’s campus at One Brattle Square, Cambridge, MA.
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A 10% discount is available to participants taking more than one program, and discounts are also available for groups of two or more. To take advantage of our discounts, please email [email protected] for further instructions.

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Key business benefits – Participants in this course will:

• • Understand the logic of strategy planning at every level of the organization;
• • Become familiar with an easy-to-use toolkit for every step of the strategy planning process;
• • Be ready to transfer the knowledge accumulated into their organization.

Key personal benefits – Participants in this course will:

• • Receive structured knowledge, that can be transferred into all areas of their professional life;
• • Get access to a network of specialists, sharing business opportunities and innovative solutions to strategy planning dilemmas;
• • Receive a premium recognition as a Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional.

Learning objectives

Key concepts.

• Strategy defined
• Pre-requisites of strategy planning
• Architecture of the strategy planning process

Corporate identity

Vision & objectives.

• Long-term objectives
• Strategic (medium-term) objectives
• Operational (short-term) objectives

Case study 1 & debriefing

Internal environment scanning.

• Functional, structural and strategic approaches
• An algorithm for the strategic internal environment scan

External environment scanning

• PESTEL analysis
• Porter’s 5 Forces Model
• SWOT analysis

Case study 2 & debriefing

Business planning.

• Cascading the strategy from the corporate level
• Business planning at department level
• Integrating departmental strategies and action plans within the corporate strategy

Strategy & KPIs

• Identifying KPIs for strategic objectives
• Setting targets for KPIs

Case study 3 & debriefing

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• Course slides
• Course notes

2. Performance Management Toolkit, containing the following templates:

• Desired State of Evolution;
• Strategy Map;
• Performance Scorecard;
• Performance Dashboard;
• Performance Healthogram;
• Performance Maturity Model;
• KPI Documentation;
• Initiatives Portfolio;
• Initiatives Documentation;
• Performance Management System Architecture;
• Monthly Performance Management Process;
• Employee Scorecard.

3. Premium Subscription on smartKPIs.com available for 6 months, providing access to 500 fully documented KPIs and over 20.000 KPIs enlisted;

4. one research report from the top 25 kpis series;, 5. free access to all webinars from the 2014 – 2016 performance management webinar series, participants.

Business owners and top management Business owners and top management professionals will acquire the knowledge and competences needed to design a strategy at the corporate level, thus increasing the performance of their organization in terms of relevant financial indicators, operational indicators, customer satisfaction indicators and employee satisfaction indicators.

Middle management professionals Professionals from different fields, such as finance, human resources, production, logistics, marketing & sales and others, will acquire the knowledge and competences to design and implement a strategy for their department, that supports and is aligned to the organizational strategy.

Consultants and academia These participants get a chance to validate and certify worldwide their knowledge and competences in assisting organizati ons with their strategy and business planning processes at all levels. By attending the course, they also join a network of professionals in the field and get into direct contact with companies potentially interested in their services.

Radu Cocean – Subject Matter Expert Profile – The KPI Institute

Radu Cocean is a trainer, consultant, facilitator and coach in the field of Strategy and Business Planning, with over 17 years of hands-on experience. As a trainer, he has delivered The KPI Institute’s Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional course, both as in-house (mainly for large companies) and as open training programs. Since 2010, he is an accredited Trainer (certified by the National Qualifications Authority in Romania) and has successfully completed the American Society for Training & Development Master Trainer Program (2014). As a consultant, Radu has worked as part of teams that drafted developement strategies and spatial plans for public bodies and local administration. He has done so since 2001, at both international, national, regional, county and local level. He is now the Head of the Consulting Division in the KPI Institute. As a facilitator, Radu has managed public consultation meetings – his approach is participatory planning, making sure that all stakeholders have their say and economic, social and environmental goals are balanced in an integrated, durable way. As a management consultant, he has worked with private companies (mainly SMEs), helping them shape business plans required to access European funds – which has offered him insight on how strategies get implemented through successful projects. He is an accredited Project Manager (certified by the National Qualifications Authority in Romania) since 2011. As a strategy coach, he has worked with start-ups, helping them put their priorities in order, develop strategies and operational plans and manage implementation smoothly.

Learning experience

This part of the learning experience is meant to ensure a smooth transition to the face to face training. For a successful learning experience, it is highly recommended to take the following steps:

• Introduction – share a message to introduce yourself to the other participants in an online group;
• Pre-course evaluation – complete a needs analysis by answering a short quiz to establish the current level of knowledge and a section to share expectations. As a part of this self-evaluation, participants can establish personal learning objectives for this training;
• Prerequisite reading – review several materials, including topics such as history, management theories. Also, KPI definitions should be reviewed before the core course, in order to gain a more holistic view upon the subject and to create a common knowledge base related to strategic planning;
• Guidance and schedule – read a document presenting guidelines on how to maximize your learning experience, by using all the resources offered, as well as a recommended learning schedule.

Core Course

During the five days of face-to-face training, the course is designed to facilitate experiential learning and ensure a high level of interactivity. Exercises used to enhance the development of the competency range from simple matching of concepts to extensive analyses of case studies. The learning experience consists of:

• Applying concepts in practical exercises;
• Analyzing case studies and identifying solutions;
• Using templates to develop performance measurement instruments;
• Sharing experiences and best practices;
• Constantly evaluating participants’ knowledge, through short quizzes to support the final test.

After-Course

After the course, participants are offered the resources and the platforms that will encourage both knowledge improvement and experience sharing. The after-course learning experience is comprised of:

• Action plan – submit a plan to state the changes you intend to make in your department or organization in terms of Strategy Planning, 3 days after the training course;
• In-house presentation – submit a PowerPoint presentation that you will deliver within your organization, on key topics covered during the training course;
• Additional reading – read a list of resources (books, articles and videos), meant at ensuring a continuous learning experience;
• Follow-up – fill in a survey, 3 months after the course, to determine what you have successfully applied within your organization, as a result of attending the training course.

At the end of the core-course, each participant will receive:

• Certificate of Attendance (hard copy) : after participating at the 3 days of on-site training course;
• Certificate of Completion (soft copy) : after passing the Certification Exam;
• Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional diploma (hard copy) : after you have successfully completed all of the 3 stages of the learning experience.
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Strategic Business Planning and Forecasting Cornell Course

Course overview.

As the saying goes, "A goal without a plan is just a wish." It's not enough to simply have a product or service worth buying; there are many factors you need to consider, such as: How many choices do customers have for a similar product? How many competitors do you have, and what are their strategies for competing with you? If you suddenly need a new supplier, will it interrupt production or force you to raise prices? How likely is it that new competitors enter your market? Answering these questions requires careful planning as well as a thorough understanding of your competition, your suppliers, and your customers.

In this course, you will identify the three major strategies that your company can select as it competes in the marketplace, and you will examine the characteristics of companies that pursue each strategy. You will also identify the various activities involved in supporting your chosen strategy alongside the complexity of acquiring raw materials and converting them into products for the end customer. Additionally, you will conduct an analysis to help assess your company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Finally, you will balance your planning against the often conflicting needs of a company's stakeholders, its shareholders, and the society in which it operates.

You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

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Key Course Takeaways

• Define generic business strategies and position firms in their competitive environments
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• Create a SWOT diagram for a firm
• Prioritize stakeholder and shareholder expectations

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As a visiting professor, Dr. Taylor taught business management at Cornell University’s School of Continuing Education/Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management from 2000 to 2019 during the summer session. From 2015 to 2019, he also held a dual appointment as Director of Graduate Programs for the Hotel School and then Director of External Relations for the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business based at Cornell Tech in New York City.

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Bachelor of Science Business Administration

Online Business Management Degree

Adriana Grimes, B.S. Business Management grad

Online Business Degrees For Working Professionals

If you’re looking to advance your career in the world of business, earning an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration—Management degree could be the perfect path for you. At WGU, we offer a flexible and convenient business management bachelor's program that’s designed to prepare you for a variety of leadership positions in the field, including:

• Operations Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Project Manager
• Sales Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner

Whether you’re looking to climb the corporate ladder or start your own business, this management program will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. Learn more about what business management is, what careers graduates can work towards, and how this degree can benefit you in your current position.

61% of graduates finish within 

WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.

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Tuition per six-month term is

Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps students control the ultimate cost of their business management degree. Finish faster, pay less!

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B.S. business management graduates report an impressive average salary increase after completing their degree at Western Governors University.

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Business Management Courses

Program consists of 39 courses

At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.

The online management degree program is composed of several industry-relevant courses. Some may be waived through transfer from your previous college experience. Courses are generally completed one at a time instead of simultaneously, and you’ll work with your Program Mentor to build a personalized Degree Plan that keeps you on track.

WGU courses are competency-based which means that once you demonstrate mastery in a specific area, you can move on. This allows you to use your existing knowledge to move through your degree program more quickly compared to a four-year program.

The Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Management program is an all-online degree program. You’ll complete program requirements independently, with instruction and support from WGU faculty. You’ll be expected to complete at least 12 competency units for each 6-month term. Each course is typically three or four units. There’s no limit on the number of units you can complete each term, so the more courses you complete, the quicker you can finish your program.

An unofficial estimated 14 courses are fulfilled by your associate degree leaving 27 courses.

This is an unofficial estimate of your transfer credits. You may receive more or less credits depending upon the specific courses taken to complete your degree and other credits you may have. Below are the anticipated courses that will be fulfilled based on your indication that you have earned an associate’s degree. During the enrollment process this information will be verified.

This course teaches students to think like sociologists, or, in other words, to see and understand the hidden rules, or norms, by which people live, and how they free or restrain behavior. Students will learn about socializing institutions, such as schools and families, as well as workplace organizations and governments. Participants will also learn how people deviate from the rules by challenging norms and how such behavior may result in social change, either on a large scale or within small groups.

Applied Probability and Statistics is designed to help students develop competence in the fundamental concepts of basic statistics including: introductory algebra and graphing; descriptive statistics; regression and correlation; and probability. Statistical data and probability are often used in everyday life, science, business, information technology, and educational settings to make informed decisions about the validity of studies and the effect of data on decisions. This course discusses what constitutes sound research design and how to appropriately model phenomena using statistical data. Additionally, the content covers simple probability calculations, based on events that occur in the business and IT industries. No prerequisites are required for this course.

Applied Algebra is designed to help you develop competence in working with functions, the algebra of functions, and using some applied properties of functions. You will start learning about how we can apply different kinds of functions to relevant, real-life examples. From there, the algebra of several families of functions will be explored, including linear, polynomial, exponential, and logistic functions. You will also learn about relevant, applicable mathematical properties of each family of functions, including rate of change, concavity, maximizing/minimizing, and asymptotes. These properties will be used to solve problems related to your major and make sense of everyday living problems. Students should complete Applied Probability and Statistics or its equivalent prior to engaging in Applied Algebra.

In this course you will learn key critical thinking concepts and how to apply them in the analysis and evaluation of reasons and evidence. The course examines the basic components of an argument, the credibility of evidence sources, the impact of bias, and how to construct an argument that provides good support for a claim. The course consists of an introduction and four major sections. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the four competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.

This is World History: Diverse Cultures and Global Connections. In this course, you will focus on three main topics—cultural and religious diversity; pandemics; and the relationship of empires and nation states—as well as the skills of identifying root causes, explaining causes and effects, and analyzing complex systems. This course consists of an introduction and four major sections. Each section includes learning opportunities through reading, images, videos, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to practice and check how well you understand the content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to, with the goal of demonstrating proficiency in the four competencies covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge of this material, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.

Welcome to Composition: Successful Self-Expression! In this course, you will focus on four main topics: professional writing for a cross-cultural audience, narrowing research topics and questions, researching for content to support a topic, and referencing research sources. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the seven competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content. You will demonstrate competency through a performance assessment. There is no prerequisite for this course and there is no specific technical knowledge needed.

Welcome to Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others! It may seem like common knowledge that communication skills are important, and that communicating with others is inescapable in our everyday lives. While this may appear simplistic, the study of communication is actually complex, dynamic, and multifaceted. Strong communication skills are invaluable to strengthening a multitude of aspects of life. Specifically, this course will focus on communication in the professional setting, and present material from multiple vantage points, including communicating with others in a variety of contexts, across situations, and with diverse populations. Upon completion, you will have a deeper understanding of both your own and others’ communication behaviors, and a toolbox of effective behaviors to enhance your experience in the workplace.

This course provides students with an overview of the basic principles and unifying ideas of the physical sciences: physics, chemistry, and earth sciences. Course materials focus on scientific reasoning and practical, everyday applications of physical science concepts to help students integrate conceptual knowledge with practical skills.

Ethics in Technology examines the ethical considerations of technology use in the 21st century and introduces students to a decision-making process informed by ethical frameworks. Students will study specific cases related to important topics such as surveillance, social media, hacking, data manipulation, plagiarism and piracy, artificial intelligence, responsible innovation, and the digital divide. This course has no prerequisites.

Health, Fitness, and Wellness focuses on the importance and foundations of good health and physical fitness—particularly for children and adolescents—addressing health, nutrition, fitness, and substance use and abuse.

This introductory course provides students with an overview of the field of business and a basic understanding of how management, organizational structure, communication, and leadership styles affect the business environment. It also introduces them to some of the power skills that help make successful business professionals, including time management, problem solving, emotional intelligence and innovation; while also teaching them the importance of ethics. This course gives students an opportunity to begin to explore their own strengths and passions in relation to the field while also acclimating them to the online competency-based environment.

Principles of Management provides students with an introductory look at the discipline of management and its context within the business environment. Students of this course build on previously mastered competencies by taking a more in-depth look at management as a discipline and how it differs from leadership while further exploring the importance of communication within business. This course provides students with a business generalist overview in the areas of strategic planning, total quality, entrepreneurship, conflict and change, human resource management, diversity, and organizational structure.

Business Environment Applications 1 provides students with a generalist overview of the business environment and a deeper look at a number of topics that make up the non-discipline areas of business which are required for a business person to be successful within any business environment. The first part of the course focuses on knowledge about organizations and how people operate within organizations, including the areas of organizational theory, structure, and effectiveness. The course then looks at business from a legal perspective with an overview of the legal environment of business. The course will prepare the student to consider specific legal situations and to make legal and ethical decisions related to those situations.

Emotional and Cultural Intelligence focuses on key personal awareness skills that businesses request when hiring personnel. Key among those abilities is communication. Students will increase their skills in written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills. The course then looks at three areas of personal awareness including emotional intelligence (EI), cultural awareness, and ethical self-awareness – building on previously acquired competencies and adding new ones. This course helps start students on a road of self-discovery, cultivating awareness to improve both as a business professional and personally.

Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting provides students with an introduction to the discipline of accounting and its context within the business environment. In this course, students will learn to differentiate between financial, cost, and managerial accounting and where these accounting types fit into the business environment. This course will help students gain a fundamental knowledge of the budgeting process, how to analyze basic financial statements, and how to use spreadsheets to analyze data. This course provides students with a business generalist overview of the field of accounting and acts as a preview course for the accounting major.

This course covers an important part of being a business professional: the knowledge and skills used in building and implementing business strategy. The course helps students build on previously acquired competencies in the areas of management, innovative thinking, and risk management while introducing them to the concepts and theories underpinning business strategy as a general business perspective. The course will help students gain skills in analyzing different business environments and in using quantitative literacy and data analysis in business strategy development and implementation. This course helps to provide students with a generalist overview of the area of business strategy.

This course provides students with an introductory look at the discipline of finance and its context within the business environment. Students gain the knowledge to differentiate between personal and business finance and how they may overlap in a business environment. Students also gain a fundamental knowledge of financial forecasting and budgeting, statement analysis, and decision making. This course provides the student a business generalist overview of the field of finance and builds on previous acquired competencies related to using spreadsheets.

Principles of Economics provides students with the knowledge they need to be successful managers, including basic economic theories related to markets and how markets function. This course starts by defining economics, differentiating between microeconomics and macroeconomics, and explaining the fundamental economic principles of each. It then looks at microeconomics and how it is used to make business and public policy decisions, including the principles of supply, demand, and elasticity, market efficiency, cost of production, and different market structures. The course finishes by looking at macroeconomics and how it is used to make business and public policy decisions, including measurement of macroeconomic variables, aggregate supply and demand, the concepts of an open economy, and how trade policies influence domestic and international markets.

Concepts in Marketing, Sales, and Customer Contact introduces students to the discipline of marketing and its role within the strategic and operational environments of a business. This course covers fundamental knowledge in the area of marketing planning, including the marketing mix, while also describing basic concepts of brand management, digital marketing, customer relationship management, and personal selling and negotiating. All of this helps students identify the role of marketing within an organization. This course provides students with a business generalist overview of the field of marketing and an exploration of the marketing major.

Business Environment II: Logistics, Process, and Operations provides students with a generalist overview of the business environment as they explore themes of ethics, problem-solving, and innovative thinking. This course adds to the students’ business skills and knowledge in a number of professional areas. The first part of the course uncovers a series of business processes like project and risk management. The second part gives an introductory-level look at the specialized areas of operations management, supply chains, and logistics. The course finishes with models of change management and how to use them to overcome barriers in organizations.

Managing in a Global Business Environment provides students with a generalist overview of business from a global perspective, while also developing basic skills and knowledge to help them make strategic decisions, communicate, and develop personal relationships in a global environment. Business today is by its very nature a global environment, and individuals working in business will experience the global nature of business as they progress through their careers. This course builds on previously acquired competencies by providing an overview of U.S. federal laws in relation to doing business in a global environment.

This course ties together all the skills and knowledge covered in the business courses and allows the student to prove their mastery of the competencies by applying them in a simulated business environment. This course will help take the student's knowledge and skills from the theoretical to applicable.

Organizational Behavior and Leadership explores how to lead and manage effectively in diverse business environments. Students are asked to demonstrate the ability to apply organizational leadership theories and management strategies in a series of scenario-based problems.

Business Communication is a survey course of communication skills needed in the business environment. Course content includes writing messages, reports, and résumés and delivering oral presentations. The course emphasizes communication processes, writing skills, message types, and presentation of data. The development of these skills is integrated with the use of technology.

Values-Based Leadership guides students to learn by reflection, design, and scenario planning. Through a combination of theory, reflection, value alignment, and practice, the course helps students examine and understand values-based leadership and explore foundations in creating a culture of care. In this course, students are given the opportunity to identify and define their personal values through an assessment and reflection process. Students then evaluate business cases to practice mapping the influence of values on their own leadership. In this course, students also participate in scenario planning, where they can practice implementing their values in their daily routine (i.e., behaviors) and then in a leadership setting. The course illustrates how values-driven leadership is used in goal setting as well as problem-solving at an organizational level. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Business Ethics is designed to enable students to identify the ethical and socially responsible courses of action available through the exploration of various scenarios in business. Students will also learn to develop appropriate ethics guidelines for a business. This course has no prerequisites.

Operations and Supply Chain Management provides a streamlined introduction to how organizations efficiently produce goods and services, determine supply chain management strategies, and measure performance. Emphasis is placed on integrative topics essential for managers in all disciplines, such as supply chain management, product development, and capacity planning. This course guides students in analyzing processes, managing quality for both services and products, and measuring performance while creating value along the supply chain in a global environment. Topics include forecasting, product and service design, process design and location analysis, capacity planning, management of quality and quality control, inventory management, scheduling, supply chain management, and performance measurement.

Business Management Tasks addresses important concepts needed to effectively manage a business. Topics include understanding the cost-quality relationship, using various types of graphical charts in operations management, managing innovation, and developing strategies for working with individuals and groups.

Quantitative Analysis for Business explores various decision-making models, including expected value models, linear programming models, and inventory models. This course helps student learn to analyze data by using a variety of analytic tools and techniques to make better business decisions. In addition, it covers developing project schedules using the Critical Path Method. Other topics include calculating and evaluating formulas, measures of uncertainty, crash costs, and visual representation of decision-making models using electronic spreadsheets and graphs. This course has no prerequisites.

Change Management provides an understanding of change and an overview of successfully managing change using various methods and tools. Emphasizing change theories and various best practices, this course covers how to recognize and implement change using an array of other effective strategies, including those related to innovation and leadership. Other topics include approaches to change, diagnosing and planning for change, implementing change, and sustaining change.

Project Management prepares you to manage projects from start to finish within any organization structure. The course represents a view into different project-management methods and delves into topics such as project profiling and phases, constraints, building the project team, scheduling, and risk. You will be able to grasp the full scope of projects you may work with on in the future, and apply proper management approaches to complete a project. The course features practice in each of the project phases as you learn how to strategically apply project-management tools and techniques to help organizations achieve their goals.

Talent Acquisition focuses on building a highly skilled workforce that meets organizational staffing needs by using effective strategies and tactics for recruiting, selecting, and onboarding employees. The learner will develop competency in critical skills related to talent acquisition, such as workforce planning, developing strategic recruiting plans, and ensuring effective selection strategies. Talent acquisition is a top skill for HR professionals, and successful talent acquisition practices lend to individual, team, and organizational success.

This course provides an introduction to the management of human resources, which is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment, management, and direction for the people who work in the organization. Students will be introduced to topics such as strategic workforce planning and talent acquisition; compensation and benefits; training and development; employee and labor relations; and occupational health, safety, and security.

Employment and Labor Law reviews the legal and regulatory framework surrounding employment, including recruitment, termination, and discrimination law. The course topics include employment-at-will, EEO, ADA, OSHA, and other laws affecting the workplace. Students will learn to analyze current trends and issues in employment law and apply this knowledge to manage risk in employment relationships effectively. Functions of Human Resources and Introduction to Human Resources are recommended prior to Employment and Labor Law.

Strategic Training and Development focuses on the development of human capital (i.e., growing talent) by applying effective learning theories and practices for training and developing employees. The course will help develop essential skills for improving and empowering organizations through high-caliber training and development processes.

This course develops competence in the design and implementation of total rewards approaches in an organization. The total rewards perspective integrates tangible rewards (e.g., salary, bonuses) with employee benefits (e.g., health insurance, retirement plan) and intangible rewards (e.g., location, work environment). This perspective allows learners to use all forms of rewards fairly and effectively to enable job satisfaction and organizational performance.

This course provides students with knowledge on the sales profession, customer relationship management, and sales management functions. Students gain insights into the sales process, the relationship between sales and marketing, and the responsibilities of sales management within both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) selling environments.

For the Business Management Capstone Written Project students will integrate and synthesize competencies from across their degree program to demonstrate their ability to participate in and contribute value to their chosen professional field.  A comprehensive business plan is developed for a company that plans to sell a product or service in a local market, national market, or on the Internet. The business plan includes a market analysis, financial statements and analysis, and specific strategic actions relevant to the chosen company.

Introduction to IT examines information technology as a discipline and the various roles and functions of the IT department as business support. Students are presented with various IT disciplines including systems and services, network and security, scripting and programming, data management, and business of IT, with a survey of technologies in every area and how they relate to each other and to the business.

Capstone Project

Special requirements for this program

At the end of your program, you will complete a capstone project that represents the culmination of all your hard work—a project that allows you to take what you’ve learned and apply it to a real-world situation, proposing a solution to an actual issue you face in your place of business. 

Skills For Your Résumé

As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for. 

• Management: Provided guidance and direction to teams, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Operations: Managed policies and procedures in collaboration with supervising staff and human resources.
• Sales: Connected the organization's mission to sales strategies and tactics, ensuring alignment with overarching goals and values to drive business success.
• Problem Solving:  Conducted research to identify solutions to organizational challenges, leveraging data and insights to inform strategic decision-making and problem-solving efforts.
• Detail Oriented:  Manipulated complex financial data with precision and accuracy, ensuring reliability in financial analyses.
• Written Communication:  Wrote to effectively communicate the analysis and quality of research to a target audience, translating complex findings into clear and understandable insights for stakeholders.

“My enrollment experience was seamless. The first moment I spoke to my Enrollment Counselor got me excited about WGU. They tell you what the different benefits are, the format and everything. They walk you through everything. If you want it, it's there. Getting enrolled and getting started is easy-peasy.”

—Dale Boolton B.S. Business Management

WGU vs. Traditional Universities Compare the Difference

Traditional Universities

TUITION STRUCTURE

Per credit hour

Flat rate per 6-month term

Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors

Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one

Scheduled time

Whenever you feel ready

Professor led lectures at a certain time and place

Courses available anytime, from anywhere

TIME TO FINISH

Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options

As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years

TRANSFER CREDITS

Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses

A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation

Earning Potential

A management degree can dramatically impact your earning potential. After graduation WGU business management students report earning $14,621* more per year.

On Your Schedule

Competency-based education means you can move as quickly through your degree as you can master the material. You don't have to log in to classes at a certain time—you are truly in the driver's seat of your education

Entirely Online

The business management bachelor's degree at WGU is 100% online, which means it works wherever you are. You can do your coursework at night after working at your full-time job, on weekends, while you're traveling the world or on vacation—it's entirely up to you.

Accredited, Respected, Recognized™

One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

COST & TIME

Online Business Programs That are Affordable

By charging per six-month term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.

A College Degree Within Reach

There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:

The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.

Most WGU students qualify for financial aid, and WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits. 

Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.

* WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

A Different Way to Learn: Degree Programs Designed to Fit Your Life—and All the Demands on Your Time

Professional responsibilities. Family obligations. Personal commitments. At WGU, we understand schedules are tight and often unpredictable for adult students. That’s why we offer a flexible, personalized approach to how education should be. No rigid class schedules. Just a solid, career-focused teaching program that meshes with your current lifestyle. You'll be challenged. You'll work hard. But if you commit yourself and put in the hours needed, WGU makes it possible for you to earn a highly respected degree as a busy working adult.

"Attending WGU online was the perfect way for me to further my education. I could basically work at my own pace and use the knowledge I had already learned from working for so many years before attending. I love WGU and all the mentors who helped me succeed and earn my bachelor's degree in Business Management.”

—Debra Marshall B.S. Business Management

CAREER OUTLOOK

Success in Management Starts With a College Degree in Business

Whether you aspire to work for a Fortune 500 organization, a government agency, a non-profit organization, or a fast-paced start-up, a degree in business management can be key to thriving in any setting. At WGU, our online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration—Management degree program was built with input from industry experts to give you the keys to success in a variety of industries, including:

• Finance and Banking
• Manufacturing

Return on Your Investment

On average, wgu graduates see an increase in income post-graduation.

Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source:  2023 Harris Poll Survey  of 1,655 WGU graduates.

Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.

This program covers a wide range of career-relevant topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, and strategy. You’ll learn how to analyze financial statements, create marketing plans, manage human resources effectively, and make strategic decisions that drive business success. Whether you want to earn a raise, a promotion, or pursue an entirely new future, our program can help you stand out from the competition and achieve your goals.

All management occupations are expected to see 8% growth across industries by the year 2031, largely due to the creation of new businesses.

—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Learn About All the Job Opportunities in Business Management

Our nearly 7,000 Bachelor of Science Business Management alumni have great jobs and satisfying careers.

• Account executive
• Marketing manager
• Business or healthcare analyst
• Project or program manager 

Diverse Industries

• Private companies
• Government and military
• Nonprofit organizations
• Colleges, universities, and K–12 schools/districts 

Major Employers

• American Red Cross
• Kaiser Permanente
• Self-employed 

WGU Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers

Bachelor of business management admission requirements.

Applicants to undergraduate School of Business programs must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent AND demonstrate program readiness through one of the following options below:

• Option 1 : Submit transcripts documenting completion of college-level coursework with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Option 2:  Possess a bachelors or associates degree (A.A or A.S. acceptable) from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Option 3:  Submit high school transcripts for review with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

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The Business Management degree program allows students to earn valuable credentials on their path to a degree, including the management, strategic thinking and innovation, and leadership certificates. These certificates allow you to demonstrate mastery and add credentials to your résumé before you even graduate with your degree.

Commonly Asked Questions About Our Online Business Management Bachelor's Degree

What jobs can i get with a business management degree.

There are many career opportunities for graduates with a business management degree including:

• Business analyst
• Account manager
• Project manager
• Sales manager
• Operations manager
• Financial advisor
• C-level executive

How long does it take to earn a bachelor's in business management?

Traditional bachelor's degrees take 4 years to complete. However, at online schools like WGU, you may be able to finish faster. The majority of WGU business management students finish their degree program more quickly than a traditional model.

Where can I work with a bachelor’s degree in business management?

Absolutely every industry needs business professionals who can help it run smoothly. With a degree in business management you'll be qualified to work in any industry or organization, from healthcare, to education, to IT, and more. 

What's the best online business school?

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• University of North Carolina
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• Temple University
• Arizona State University
• University of Florida
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How much can you make in a business management career.

• Business analyst - $84,000
• Account manager - $62,000
• Project manager - $75,000
• Sales manager - $99,000
• Operations manager - $75,000
• Financial advisor - $59,000
• Director - $110,000
• C-level executive - $278,000

Is business management a good major?

Busi ness management is a good major that offers a lot of career flexibility. It could prepare you for a career in many different fields including:

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• Operations management
• Technology management
• Human resources management
• Project management

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In a business management degree you will cover many subjects, including:

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Whether you are looking to start a career in nonprofit organizations or have been employed there for years, the new Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management (MNPM)* can help you thrive. The MNPM is a 30-credit-hour master’s degree that can be completed in a year for full-time students and within five-years for part-time students. Courses are offered in the evenings either in person or in a hybrid on-line fashion in a way that can mesh with your busy life. Perhaps you see yourself working in or managing a childcare center, community outreach program, health care facility, religious group, art gallery or some other small or large operation. All these organizations, regardless the size, will benefit from understanding the complexities of human resources, marketing, fundraising, ethical practices and much more gained by completing the MNPM.

Not sure if you want to pursue a master’s degree yet? Check out the 12-credit Certificate in Nonprofit Management (CNPM)* program . This is a way you can dabble in a few classes to boost your marketability and skills as a volunteer, employee, manager or nonprofit business owner. 

*Pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges, December 2024

About This Program

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nonprofit sector is anticipated to grow by 6.5% over the next 10 years. There are more than 1.8 million registered nonprofit organizations in the U.S., employing more than 12.5 million people. Join us in learning more about the mission-driven work that impacts people within communities. The MNPM or CNPM programs are prepared to help you begin your career or support you along the way. Completing the program(s) will equip you to engage in a variety of organizations and areas within those organizations.

Here are just some of the areas you might contribute to nonprofit organizations: 

• Volunteer Management 
• Finance and Administration 
• Grant Writing 
• Development and Fundraising 
• Resource Stewardship 
• Community Outreach Coordinator 
• Social Media Coordinator 
• Program and Service Delivery 
• Education and Training Coordinator 
• Advocacy and Awareness 
• Leadership and Management 

Program Advantages

The MNPM and CNPM programs team experienced faculty with hands-on-learning in a specific nonprofit field of your choosing. Whether you are starting your career or hoping for career advancement, this specialized curriculum will make you a stronger contributor to any organization. Here are some key benefits of the program: 

• MNPM and CNPM classes will be available either in a “hyflex” format, meaning classes that are taught to both in-person and online students at the same time, or online.  
• Classes are designed to accommodate the working professional’s schedule.  
• Full and part-time options are available. 
• The MNPM curriculum is aligned with the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council’s guidelines . 
• Your capstone course allows you to work with a nonprofit organization to solve a problem, allowing you to specialize in a nonprofit field of interest to you. You may also develop a social enterprise that meets an existing need. 

Launch of Nonprofit Management

Bridgewater College offers new Master of Arts & Certificate Programs in Nonprofit Management. These programs will help current and future leaders develop the skills necessary to lead sustainable nonprofit organizations.

• MNPM 501: Nonprofit Organization in Context (3 Credits)
• MNPM 502: Nonprofit Governance and Leadership (3 Credits)
• MNPM 503: Nonprofit Economics, Finance and Financial Management (3 Credits)
• MNPM 504: Policy, Advocacy, and the Creation of Social Change (3 credits)
• MNPM 505: Human Resource Development (3 Credits)
• MNPM 506: Marketing and Communications for Nonprofits (3 Credits)
• MNPM 507: Fundraising and Resource Development for Nonprofits (3 Credits)
• MNPM 601: Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
• MNPM 602: Data Management, Decision Making, and Assessment (3 credits)
• MNPM 603: Capstone (3 credits)

The program and the courses will be added to the Graduate College Catalog following expected final approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in December 2024.

Certificate in Nonprofit Management

The Certificate in Nonprofit Management provides you with the necessary foundation regarding the operation, finances and governance of nonprofit organizations. Only 12 credits, you can complete the certificate in two semesters or less. If you’re interested, you can easily continue on to complete your master’s degree after earning a certificate.

Certificate Program (12 Credits)

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Note that while it is not in the course descriptions, most of the courses will include discussions of ethics, program outcomes and assessment, and decision making.

MNPM 501: Nonprofit Organizations in Context (3 Credits) This course begins by examining the scope and significance of the nonprofit sector. History and theories of the nonprofit sector will also be explored, with theoretical explanations for the nonprofit sector, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. The course also includes a comparison of global perspectives on the nonprofit sector. Prerequisite: None

MNPM 502: Nonprofit Governance and Leadership (3 Credits) This course will detail the role and inter-relationship of the board, executives, and other stakeholders in the governance of a nonprofit organization. Theories and histories of nonprofit boards and governance will be explored. This includes the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders as they steward the organization toward achieving its mission. Board development, board assessment, and organizational assessment will be included. Participants will learn how to develop mission, strategy, and plans while working with a multitude of stakeholders. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the various theories of leadership and apply those theories within a nonprofit context. As boundary spanners, nonprofit leaders will learn how to manage partnerships within and across sectors in order to achieve organizational sustainability. Corequisite: MNPM 501

MNPM 503: Nonprofit Economics, Finance, and Financial Management (3 Credits) Economic theory in relation to the nonprofit sector, including managerial economics for effective nonprofit management. This includes tools such as cost-benefit analysis and social impact measurement. Economics of microenterprise and the impact on social entrepreneurship will be examined. Students will understand critical financial concepts, including liquidity, solvency, cash flow strategies, and diversity of revenue streams. Financial management practices will be explained and applied, including planning, budgeting, controls, short-term and long-term financing, investments, and grant management. Accounting and financial decision making will be covered, with an emphasis on presentation of financial information to stakeholders. Corequisite: MNPM 501

MNPM 504: Policy, Advocacy, and the Creation of Social Change (3 Credits) This course will examine how nonprofit organizations and voluntary action serve to effect social change. This includes the way in which they influence the public policy process within local, national, and international contexts. The role of the various stakeholders as agents for change will be explored. Frameworks and guidelines for lobbying, including the laws governing those activities, will be explained. Prerequisite: MNPM 501

MNPM 505: Human Resource Development for Nonprofits (3 Credits) This course will address human resource issues within both formal and informal nonprofit organizations, including paid and unpaid staff. Participants will learn how human resource issues in nonprofit organizations are different from the experience in public and for-profit organizations. Included will be the role, value and dynamics of volunteerism in carrying out the work and fulfilling the missions of nonprofit organizations as part of strategic human resources management. Students will learn about and gain experience with supervision and human resource management systems and practices relevant to both paid and unpaid employees in nonprofit organizations. Emphasis will be placed on dimensions and dynamics of individual and organizational inclusion and diversity practices within the nonprofit sector and their implications for effective human resource management. Talent management practices from recruitment of entry level staff through career advancement to executive levels in the nonprofit sector, including compensation practices, evaluation processes and professional development considerations will be included. Prerequisite: MNPM 501

MNPM 506: Marketing and Communications for Nonprofits (3 Credits) This course will provide students with an understanding of marketing theory, principles and techniques, in general, and as applied in a philanthropic and nonprofit environment, including the dynamics and principles of the marketing mission in a nonprofit context. The course will explain the interrelationship between services marketing and donor marketing. Students will gain practical experience in the use of social media and other emerging means for advancing communications and public relations to internal and external stakeholders. Prerequisite: MNPM 501

MNPM 507: Fundraising and Resource Development for Nonprofits (3 Credits) This course will describe the various ways that nonprofits raise funds and develop resources. This will include the strategic fund development process. Students will discuss the ethical processes and practices of different fundraising strategies to be considered such as an annual fund, planned and major giving, foundation and corporate fundraising and special events. There will be consideration of generational and cultural differences in giving and the implications for fundraising. The course will include recent trends in fundraising approaches such as the role of on-line giving, the use of social media and crowdsourcing strategies. Prerequisite: MNPM 501

MNPM 601: Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (3 Credits) Students will learn about and apply models and frameworks of social entrepreneurship and social enterprise. The role of nonprofit leaders in generating new ideas and innovative strategies to meet societal needs will be explored. Participants in the course will develop an idea for a social enterprise start-up and prepare a business plan. Prerequisite: MNPM 501

MNPM 602: Data Management, Decision Making, and Assessment (3 Credits) This course will address the role of information technology, decision making, and program assessment. Participants will learn how data analytics are used to improve productivity and effectiveness in support of organizational mission. The course will give students an in-depth understanding of program assessment for nonprofit, voluntary, and philanthropic organizations. Course participants will also learn decision-making models to take advantage of information and assessment to optimize organizational performance to meet stakeholder needs. Prerequisite: MNPM 501

MNPM 603: Capstone (3 Credits) Students will draw upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with a nonprofit agency to solve a problem. As an alternative, the student may develop a social enterprise that meets an existing need. Prerequisite: MNMP 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, and 507 Corequisite: MNPM 601 and 602

Join experienced faculty in delving deeper into the variety of topics that impact the resiliency of today’s nonprofit organizations. Human resources, finance, marketing and communications and fundraising are just some of the courses that our knowledgeable faculty guide you through in your coursework in the MNPM or CNPM programs. These faculty can help you tackle real problems in real organizations because they have all worked in nonprofit institutions throughout their careers. 

The Bridgewater College MNPM program operates on a rolling admissions process. Applications open August 1 each year and are reviewed until the cohort is filled. It is best to submit your applications early to ensure the best opportunity to be admitted. General institutional admissions requirements can be reviewed at: BC Graduate Admissions

Students can complete the 30 credit-hour MSHRM full time in one year or take up to five years to complete it part time. The program is designed to accommodate the working professional’s schedule. The certificate can be completed in two semesters.

The schedule below represents course sequencing and term each course is offered. If you want to complete the MNPM in 12 months, this will be the course schedule for you.

*Pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges, December 2024 

The 2024-2025 tuition and fees are $640 per credit hour. The total budget for the program includes direct charges (tuition and fees) and estimated indirect costs (eg., books, travel).

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Managing the Tensions of Strategy Execution

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• Balancing Innovation and Control, Part I
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• Analyzing the Four Ps of Strategy, Part I
• Analyzing the Four Ps of Strategy, Part II

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Aligning job design to strategy.

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• Analyzing and Improving Job Design

Energizing Employees to Execute Strategy

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• Defining Core Values
• Communicating Core Values

Measuring and Monitoring Performance

• Designing Diagnostic Control Systems
• Introducing the Three Wheels of Profit Planning
• Building a Balanced Scorecard
• Selecting Goals and Measures
• Powering up Performance Goals with Incentives, Part I
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Identifying and Managing Risks

• Identifying Sources of Risk, Part I
• Identifying Sources of Risk, Part II
• Assessing Internal Risk Pressures
• Designing and Enforcing Internal Controls
• Building Business Conduct Boundaries

Balancing Innovation and Control

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• Adapting to Change: Interactive Control Systems
• Reviewing the Levers of Control
• Implementing the Levers of Control, Part I
• Implementing the Levers of Control, Part II

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All learners must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in English, and committed to learning and engaging with fellow participants throughout the course.

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You can think of the beta version of the Strategy Execution AI Course Assistant chat bot like a virtual Teaching Assistant who can help you consolidate and confirm your understanding of course concepts. When you are finding a particular concept difficult to master, or would like additional examples of a theory, try asking the bot your question in the same way you would phrase it to a human TA. Over time, we hope to add additional functionality to the Course Assistant (including the ability to answer questions that are more logistical or administrative in nature), but the ability of the bot to handle such queries may be limited or absent at this time. Please note that no preexisting familiarity or experience with generative AI is necessary or assumed to use the bot and, while we encourage you to engage with the bot and share your candid feedback on your experience, a lack of engagement with the bot will not adversely impact your eligibility for a certificate of completion.

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Participants in Strategy Execution are eligible for a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Business School Online.

Participants are expected to fully complete all coursework in a thoughtful and timely manner. This will mean meeting each week’s course module deadlines and fully answering questions posed therein. This helps ensure participants proceed through the course at a similar pace and can take full advantage of social learning opportunities. In addition to module and assignment completion, we expect you to offer feedback on others’ reflections and contribute to conversations on the platform. Participants who fail to complete the course requirements will not receive a certificate and will not be eligible to retake the course.

More detailed information on course requirements will be communicated at the start of the course. No grades are assigned for Strategy Execution. Participants will either be evaluated as complete or not complete.

What materials will I have access to after completing Strategy Execution?

You will have access to the materials in every prior module as you progress through the program. Access to course materials and the course platform ends 60 days after the final deadline in the program.

At the end of each course module, you will be able to download a PDF summary highlighting key concepts used throughout the course. At the end of the program, you will receive a PDF compilation of all of the module summary documents. We hope the module summary documents will serve as a helpful resource after you finish the course.

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Strategy Execution is an 8-week, 45-hour online certificate program from Harvard Business School. Strategy Execution equips current and aspiring managers with the tools, skills, and frameworks to allocate resources, measure performance, manage risk, and successfully implement strategy.

The program was developed by leading Harvard Business School faculty and is delivered in an active learning environment based on the HBS signature case-based learning model.

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Bachelor of project management and certificate in project management.

• Learn about predictive, agile, and hybrid processes.
• Acquire expertise in project budgeting, scoping, and scheduling.
• Develop project management specialization such as business, cyber security, health, or media communications.
• Foster expertise through hands-on learning.
• Network with industry leaders through professional associations and mentoring programs.

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Build Project Management knowledge and skills

ProjMgt 300: Project Management Fundamentals  

Introduction to project management concepts and processes — e.g., project charter, SMART goals, and planning and so forth

Learn the role of project management within the broader strategic landscape

Develop confidence to work in a project environment with team members, collaborators and stakeholders

Requirement also fulfilled by completing COID 264, IPS 440 or SCM 425

ProjMgt 301: Project Management Documentation

Build capacity with software to plan and oversee projects

Effectively document processes including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing a project

Initiate a professional portfolio to document your own project management knowledge, skills and experience

ProjMgt 350: Project Management Specialization

Advance project management skills in documentation, scheduling, data analysis and leadership

Apply concepts in the planning, monitoring and implementation phases of projects

Advance capacities using predictive (waterfall), agile and hybrid approaches to project management. 

ProjMgt 499: Project Management Capstone (Required for major; recommended for certificate)

Assess individual readiness for PMP certification 

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Finalize and present professional portfolio  

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Project Management programs emphasize learning in the classroom and through practice. You gain as much practical experience as is useful for your degree. Below we outline three ways to incorporate experiential learning into your program.

ProjMgt 451: Project Management Practicum 

For students somewhat newer to Project Management. Suited for opportunities as a project coordinator or to shadow or assist a Project Manager.

Under certain circumstances, practicum may be a suitable or better experiential learning opportunity that internship.

The key is always what opportunity best advances your learning and career goals. If you are not certain about practicum versus internship, please complete this form  and Todd Norton will reach out to see how he can best support you.

ProjMgt 485: Project Mgt  Experiential Learning (Effective Fall 2024)

Entering the program with prior experience? We support you getting credit for that experience so you get to the classes you need. 

Contact your student success coach and the program director (Todd Norton) for help through the process. 

Sign up for the 1-credit  IPS 301 class  to assemble a portfolio to receive credit for prior for one or some of the following:   

• ProjMgt 300 (Fundamentals)
• ProjMgt 451 (Practicum)
• ProjMgt 485 (equivalent to Internship)

ProjMgt 493: Project Management Internship (Required for major; recommended for certificate)

Both the certificate and Bachelor’s of Project Management highlight the importance of internship to help transition to a career.

The certificate require three credits of internship and the major requires 12 credits. This reflects the difference anticipated in student interests.

However, each student is unique and our intent is to support your career vision. Always feel free to reach out to your Career Coach and/or Todd Norton for support: [email protected] .

Learn about experiential learning opportunities

Looking for experiential learning opportunities? Please write the program director, Todd Norton: [email protected]  

Not sure if your opportunity qualifies as practicum or internship? Please complete this   form  and Todd Norton will reach out to see how he can best support you. 

Looking for a Project Management mentor? The   Western Idaho Chapter of PMI   calls for applications two times per year. I will send those announcements to the list of students in the program. 

PMI-WIC also offers regular professional development and networking opportunities. Joining the chapter is well worth the investment.  

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Study Business Management at Azusa Pacific University

You’ll graduate prepared to lead in your future career, equipped with a solid business foundation in business law, finance, economics, marketing, and more. We’ll help you boost your résumé with opportunities to earn industry-valued, internationally recognized certificates, credentials, and microcredentials—showcasing your mastery to potential employers. You’ll stand out in the job search, ready to succeed as a business leader by selecting a special area aligned with your career goals.

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• Explore business through a Christian lens and learn the principles of ethical decision making.
• Learn from expert business faculty connected in the business world—opening doors to contacts in the field.
• Prepare to enter a wide range of careers, such as retail, real estate, leading new ventures, and more.

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Preparation for a business career requires a deep appreciation and sound understanding of the marketplace. The business management major is designed for those who seek a broad spectrum of business courses or wish to combine several fields, preparing students to pursue work and lead in a vast range of industries. This program develops competence in conceptual, human, and technical skills, and these skills—built through a well-chosen sequence of electives—make those completing the program well prepared for employment in public and private-sector organizations.

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Current APU Students Applying to the School of Business and Management

Currently, students must meet the following requirements:

• Priority for fall admission to the School of Business and Management will be given to students who have completed 12 units of study at APU and submitted an application for admission to the School of Business and Management prior to the March 1 application deadline, who are currently enrolled in APU’s spring semester, and hold a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.70.
• MATH 110  College Algebra or  MATH 151  Applied Calculus or  MATH 161  Calculus must be completed with a  B-  or better ( C-  or better for Business Management majors).
• Upper-division courses (BUSI 300-499) require admission to the School of Business and Management and may not be available to students outside the School of Business and Management, except as required by other majors.

International Students

International students must meet the following requirements:

• The admission requirement for international students with English as a second language (ESL) is a minimum TOEFL score of 600. The School of Business and Management specifies that the TOEFL Test of Written English (TWE) and TOEFL Test of Spoken English (TSE) be included in the TOEFL assessment score since these are critical to the success in business.

To learn more, visit  apu.edu/international/ .

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• Transfer applicants must make an appointment with a School of Business and Management academic advisor prior to enrolling in BUSI courses.

To learn more, visit  apu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/transfer/ .

You might think that a private college education is beyond your reach, but  there are many financial resources available to help make an Azusa Pacific education a reality . APU students may take advantage of three basic types of financial aid: scholarships and grants, education loans, and student employment.

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Scholarships   and   grants   are considered “gift aid” and do not require repayment. They can come from federal, state, or private sources. Scholarships are typically merit-based, meaning they are awarded depending on demonstrated academic ability or other specific talents.

Scholarships are often available from sources outside of APU. You can search for these scholarships through websites such as   finaid.org   or   fastweb.com . The Student Services Center is sometimes notified of scholarships available through APU departments or local organizations, and can provide information about any available scholarships on request.

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Education loans   are usually repaid after graduation, may be deferred until after graduate school, and often have very low interest rates.

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Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for   financial assistance   covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.

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On-campus   student employment   is available for students needing additional income to pay for education-related expenses. APU students also find work off campus in the surrounding community.

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Program Requirements

• Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
• The School of Business and Management receives accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), and is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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What Is PMP Training?

PMP training, also known as Project Management Professional Training, is a certification program designed for project managers looking to enhance their skills, knowledge, and career prospects. A key component of PMP training is the inclusion of practice exams and quizzes, which help candidates familiarize themselves with the exam format and question types. Many training programs also offer study materials, including guides, workbooks, and flashcards, to reinforce learning.

Essential Topics To Be Covered In PMP Training

1. Project Integration Management: This aspect of PMP training focuses on the processes and activities required to ensure that all elements of a project come together seamlessly. Topics covered include project charter development, project management plan development, project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closing.

2. Project Scope Management: Effective scope management is critical to the success of any project. PMP training covers how to define, validate, and control project scope to ensure that the project delivers what was promised within the specified constraints.

3. Project Schedule Management: This aspect of PMP training delves into the tools and techniques used to develop, manage, and control project schedules effectively. Topics covered include activity definition, sequencing, duration estimating, schedule development, and schedule control.

4. Project Cost Management: Cost management is a crucial aspect of project management, and PMP training equips individuals with the skills to develop accurate project budgets, monitor costs, and control.

5. Project Quality Management: Quality management is essential for delivering a project that meets or exceeds stakeholder expectations. PMP training covers the processes and tools used to ensure that quality standards are met throughout all phases of the project.

6. Project Risk Management: Every project comes with its share of risks, and effective risk management is key to mitigating potential issues that could impact the project's success. PMP training covers how to identify, assess, and respond to project risks to minimize their impact on project outcomes.

7. Project Communication Management: Communication is a fundamental aspect of project management, and PMP training focuses on developing effective communication plans, strategies, and techniques to ensure that project stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

8. Project Stakeholder Management: Stakeholder management is critical for project success, and PMP training covers how to identify, analyze, and engage with project stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.

9. Project Procurement Management: Procurement management is essential for projects that involve external vendors or suppliers. PMP training covers how to plan, conduct, and administer procurement activities to ensure that project requirements are met within budget and schedule constraints.

10. Professional And Social Responsibility: Ethics and professionalism are integral to the practice of project management. PMP training emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior, respect for stakeholders, and a commitment to upholding the values of the project management profession.

Who Should Consider PMP Training

1. Project Managers: Project managers are the most obvious candidates for PMP training. As professionals responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, project managers can greatly benefit from the in-depth knowledge and best practices covered in PMP training. The certification can help them enhance their project management skills, improve their job performance, and advance their careers.

2. Aspiring Project Managers: Professionals who aspire to become project managers can also benefit from PMP training. By obtaining the certification, aspiring project managers can demonstrate their commitment to the field of project management and increase their employment prospects. PMP training provides them with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage projects and lead teams.

3. Team Leaders And Supervisors: PMP training can also benefit team leaders and supervisors who are responsible for overseeing projects and managing team members. The certification equips them with the tools and techniques needed to lead and execute projects successfully, resulting in improved project outcomes and increased team efficiency.

4. Business Analysts: Business analysts who work closely with project managers and are involved in project planning and requirements gathering can benefit from PMP training. The certification can help business analysts better understand the project management process and collaborate more effectively with project teams, ultimately leading to more successful project outcomes.

5. IT Professionals: IT professionals, including software developers, system analysts, and IT managers, can also benefit from PMP training. IT projects are often complex and require effective project management skills to ensure successful implementation. By obtaining the PMP certification, IT professionals can enhance their project management capabilities and contribute to the successful delivery of IT projects.

6. Engineers And Architects: Engineers and architects who are involved in designing and executing projects can also benefit from PMP training. The certification provides them with a solid foundation in project management principles and techniques, enabling them to better manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Online vs. In-Person Training Options

Online Training:

• Flexibility:  You can access course materials anytime, anywhere, making it an ideal option for busy professionals or those with unpredictable schedules.
• Cost-Effective: Online training programs are often more affordable than in-person classes, as they eliminate the need for travel expenses, accommodation, and classroom rental fees.
• Access To Resources: Online training platforms provide a wealth of resources, including video lectures, practice exams, and study guides, to help you prepare for the PMP exam effectively.
• Interactive Learning: Many online training courses offer interactive elements such as discussion forums, live webinars, and virtual study groups to facilitate collaborative learning and engagement.

In-Person Training:

• Personalized Attention: In-person training allows for real-time interaction with instructors and classmates, providing personalized feedback, guidance, and support throughout the learning process.
• Networking Opportunities: In-person classes offer valuable networking opportunities to connect with other professionals in the field, share experiences, and build relationships that can benefit your career.
• Structured Learning Environment: In-person training provides a structured learning environment that can help you stay focused, motivated, and accountable for your progress.
• Hands-On Experience: Some in-person training programs include hands-on activities, group projects, and case studies to enhance practical skills and real-world application of project management concepts.

In summary, PMP training is an essential program for project managers looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in project management. This training provides individuals with the tools, techniques, and best practices needed to lead and execute projects successfully. By investing in PMP training, professionals can increase their chances of passing the PMP certification exam and advancing their careers in project management.

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The skills you need to succeed in the era of large language models

Today artificial intelligence can be harnessed by nearly anyone, using commands in everyday language instead of code. Soon it will transform more than 40% of all work activity, according to the authors’ research. In this new era of collaboration between humans and machines, the ability to leverage AI effectively will be critical to your professional success.

This article describes the three kinds of “fusion skills” you need to get the best results from gen AI. Intelligent interrogation involves instructing large language models to perform in ways that generate better outcomes—by, say, breaking processes down into steps or visualizing multiple potential paths to a solution. Judgment integration is about incorporating expert and ethical human discernment to make AI’s output more trustworthy, reliable, and accurate. It entails augmenting a model’s training sources with authoritative knowledge bases when necessary, keeping biases out of prompts, ensuring the privacy of any data used by the models, and scrutinizing suspect output. With reciprocal apprenticing, you tailor gen AI to your company’s specific business context by including rich organizational data and know-how into the commands you give it. As you become better at doing that, you yourself learn how to train the AI to tackle more-sophisticated challenges.

The AI revolution is already here. Learning these three skills will prepare you to thrive in it.

Generative artificial intelligence is expected to radically transform all kinds of jobs over the next few years. No longer the exclusive purview of technologists, AI can now be put to work by nearly anyone, using commands in everyday language instead of code. According to our research, most business functions and more than 40% of all U.S. work activity can be augmented, automated, or reinvented with gen AI. The changes are expected to have the largest impact on the legal, banking, insurance, and capital-market sectors—followed by retail, travel, health, and energy.

• H. James Wilson is the global managing director of technology research and thought leadership at Accenture Research. He is the coauthor, with Paul R. Daugherty, of Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI, New and Expanded Edition (HBR Press, 2024). hjameswilson
• Paul R. Daugherty is Accenture’s chief technology and innovation officer. He is the coauthor, with H. James Wilson, of Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI, New and Expanded Edition (HBR Press, 2024). pauldaugh

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