Management
(EDP 302695)
Critical thinking ability, communication skills, and versatility are
taking their place alongside technical or quantitative knowledge as the
managerial assets valued most by today's organizations.
UC Berkeley Extension's Certificate in Management reflects this new reality. Its curriculum
emphasizes the human factors and leadership components of management—
the qualitative aspects of managing—rather than the strictly
analytical approaches and quantitative subjects that most programs teach.
Real-world management decisions take into account a wide range of
factors—customer service, market positioning, operational logistics, social
responsibility, public relations, and much more—that reflect the multidimensional
complexity of running a business. Managers succeed not only
through quantitative analysis but also by projecting leadership strength,
clearly communicating challenging yet achievable goals, and modeling
a vibrant and productive corporate culture. The best managers, in short,
tend to draw from the widest array of capabilities.
The Certificate Program in Management offers you the opportunity to
become that kind of manager through a sequence of integrated courses.
Note: You may take as many individual courses as you wish without
enrolling in the full certificate program.
Program Benefits
You gain the skills in effective communication, productive uses of authority,
ethical business practices, and general management that add up to the wellrounded
leadership that today's employers seek. The program is designed to help you
- take on higher-level job responsibilities
- qualify for managerial assignments
- improve current managerial performance
- gain grounding in management essentials
- develop a big-picture view of management
- communicate more effectively
Who Will Benefit
The program is intended for career builders who seek professional advancement
and commensurate higher compensation. Current supervisors, presupervisors,
beginning-level managers, and aspiring managers who are
already in their chosen industry but not yet in their desired position or
salary level will add to their qualifications for advancement. The program
will also benefit career changers.
Program Structure and Requirements
The Certificate in Management curriculum consists of seven courses, for a total of 14 semester
units of instruction. All students must complete the four core courses. Students may take three additional general management courses to complete the certificate program.
You are expected to complete the course requirements for the certificate within five years of taking the first course. Notify us in writing when you have received the final grade report for your last course. After verifying successful completion of all coursework and requirements, Extension awards your certificate.
Prerequisites for Admission
There are no prerequisites for the Certificate in Management, but a bachelor's degree
is recommended.
Required Courses
Essentials of Management X475.4
Business Communication: Writing and Speaking X404.7
Leadership: The Role of Power and Authority X439.2
Business Ethics and Social Responsibility X400.4
Sampling of Elective Courses
Organization Development and Change X491.2
Fundamentals of Finance X412.5
Essentials of Marketing X460.1
Or any course offered in Business and Management.
Registration Procedure
Courses start throughout the year. You may begin the certificate in any term. We recommend that you register for the certificate program before you begin your second course in the program. To register, please (1) complete and submit the
Program Registration Form or (2) print out and complete the form at
www.unex.berkeley.edu/info/cert.php. Mail or fax it as it indicates, and include the nonrefundable registration fee. Certificate registration cannot be taken by phone.
Effective with the date of acceptance as a candidate, any curriculum changes that might arise will not affect your course requirements for earning the certificate.
How to Begin
We recommend you begin the program with Essentials of Management.
Grading Policy
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade point average of 2.5 is required in order to earn the certificate, and each course must be completed with a grade of C or better. If you maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher you will be awarded a Certificate with
Distinction.
Substitution of Courses
Certificate candidates may substitute up to two courses taken at another institution for
certificate requirements. The substituted course(s) must be equivalent in subject matter and
academic credit and must be offered by an accredited college or university. The substituted
course(s) must have been taken during the past five years with a grade of B or better and
must be supported by an official transcript and course description. Substitutions must be approved in writing by UC Berkeley Extension; contact the program office for guidelines at (510) 642-4231 or
business@unex.berkeley.edu.
Credit Transfer
If you wish to apply course credit from UC Berkeley Extension to degree programs, please note
that the acceptance of transfer credit is always at the discretion of the accepting institution.
For More Information
For additional information about the UC Berkeley Extension Certificate Program in
Management, please call (510) 642-4231 or e-mail
business@unex.berkeley.edu.
