This undergraduate, six-course, eighteen credit, certificate program is tailored to government workers and other individuals from the nonprofit sector interested in pursuing undergraduate courses geared towards improvement of management and supervisory skills, while earning credits that lead to a baccalaureate degree. Transfer credits (up to 90), life experience/portfolio assessment (up to 30 credits), College Level Examination Program (CLEP-up to 30 credits) can be applied towards a 120-credit Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies degree. Student must take at least 30-credits of course work at FDU to be conferred a degree.

Select any four courses in the specialization, an elective plus the Global Challenge Course to earn an 18-credit undergraduate certificate.

Specialization

• PADM4500    Seminar on Leadership Development
• MGMT1111    Introduction to Business Management
• MGMT3361    Human Motivation and Behavior
• MGMT4243    Human Resource Management
• MGMT1110    Business in the Global Society

Electives

• PADM4543    Municipal Budgeting
• PADM4544    GIS and Emergency Response
• PADM4545    EffectIVE Risk CommUNI for Ldrshp
• PADM4546    Fact Finding, Preparation and Testimony

Global Challenge

• CORE1006    Core A - The Global Challenge

PADM 4400  Seminar on Leadership Development
In this seminar, participants will study leadership theories and their application in the public sector setting, with a view toward developing their individual leadership skills.

MGMT 1111 Introduction to Business Management 
The principles of management, planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling public and private organizations; the functions common to all managers; communication, motivation and decision making.

MGMT 3361 Human Motivation and Behavior
Students will be exposed to a broad range of individual, group and organizational level theories, empirical research; and effective management practices in organizations.  The emphasis is on the application of theories and the development of managerial skills, such as understanding individual differences, effectively working in teams motivating and influencing others, active listening, leadership techniques and managing organizational change.

MGMT 4243 Human Resource Management
Theories and practices of personnel administration, formulation and application of personnel policies for a cohesive working force within an organization,  Job analysis and evaluation recruiting, and selecting, and training employees and executive development.

MGMT 1110 Business in a Global Society
A survey of the functions and operations of business organizations in a global marketplace.  Organizational structure, operations and financing of business firms are studied in light of the legal, social, regulatory and environmental issues affecting business on a global basis.  Critical thinking, communication, research and problem-solving skills are emphasized in individual and group settings.

IBUS 2201 Fundamentals of International Business
Provides an awareness of the environmental and managerial aspects of international business.  Explores the complexities and implications of exposure to international competition & technology.