Graduate Certificate in Management Foundations at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

United States of America, Fayetteville

University Rank:#1001

The Management Foundations at University of Arkansas is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Brookings Main Campus and Online campuses in Fayetteville , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Management Foundations

Workplace processes and practices are constantly evolving and managers are pressured to make do with fewer resources. For the new manager, controlling assigned resources to meet demand requires smart, data-based decisions. You need to be able to successfully balance budgets, assign work, and leverage assets to meet strategic goals: both of which present a challenge and an opportunity.

Our 12-credit Management Foundations Certificate builds your knowledge in core topics managers need to have to be a successful leader. Project management, managing & leading in technical organizations, and operations management are courses you will take to prepare you to lead small and large group initiatives. This certificate is appropriate if you are a relatively new manager or a seasoned leader seeking a graduate credential to move to the next level.

You can complete the certificate in as little as 9 months with a fall start. The Management Foundations Certificate credits can be applied toward the Master of Engineering professional degree program or the M.S. in Operations Management program. Both of these graduate degree programs can be earned online as well.

Are a people person
Have strong organizational skills
Are a good oral, written, and visual communicator
Work well independently and as part of a team
Want to improve your processes or productivity

Disciplines

College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Management Foundations at University of Arkansas

Entry Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
- If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
- SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores.
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Management Foundations

Team lead
Supervisor
Engineering manager
Special projects manager
Operations engineer
Process Manager

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Management Foundations at University of Arkansas

Application Fee 35

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Management Foundations at University of Arkansas

Step 1
Complete the online application and pay application fee.

Step 2

Submit all required application materials including:

Transcript Evaluation
Transcripts
IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
Financial Documents
Proof of Immunity
Documents Required by Your Program of Interest

Step 3
The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.

Step 4
The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.

Step 5
The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.

Step 6
Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.

Graduate Certificate in Management Foundations at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

United States of America, Fayetteville