GRC

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN URBAN EDUCATION • 22 CREDITS • URBN ED GRC

The Certificate in Urban Education is an alternate route to the teacher certification program. This program awards candidates with a Certificate in Urban Education and an Interim Teaching Certificate in subject areas corresponding to passage of specific Michigan Teacher Test for Certification content area competency exams. This alternate route to the teacher certification program allows individuals to teach in Michigan schools while fulfilling credential requirements. Candidates are paired with a master teacher within their assigned school. College of Urban Education faculty members provide candidates weekly feedback through assessments evaluating teacher practice. Current teachers can add endorsements to their existing teaching certificate by passing the Michigan Teacher Test for Certification in desired content areas and completion of the Graduate Certificate in Urban Education Program. Credit from the certificate program can be transferred and utilized toward completion of the Master of Urban Education Degree.

Admission Checklist:
•   A completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or approved international institution with a required overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale).*
•   An official copy of the Score Report indicating passing scores for the MTTC Subject Area Exam.
•   A Criminal History Authorization form and Fingerprinting done at a GRPS Authorized Fingerprinting Location (see your admission representative for details).
•   A completed Certificate in Urban Education Packet including a curriculum vitae, statement of purpose, and two (2) letters of recommendation on required forms.
•   Participate in an interview with the College of Urban Education (CUE) Admission Committee – to be scheduled by Davenport upon submission of the completed application.

*Participants have a cohort grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent on another scale, as determined by the Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction, upon earning the degree required under MCL 380.1531i(2)(b). If a cohort member has earned more than 1 degree, the highest grade point average earned by the cohort member must be used in calculating the cohort grade point average under this subparagraph.

INTERNAL AUDITING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE   • 12 CREDITS   • INT AUDT GRC

Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.

The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; a course substitution must be approved by the Department Chair. 

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE   • 12 CREDITS   • FOR ACCT GRC

Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.

The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; a course substitution must be approved by the Department Chair.

Prerequisite: ACCT732 may be taken as an elective in the MBA and is a required prerequisite that must be completed prior to taking the following courses in the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE  •  12 CREDITS  •  DATALTIC GRC

Data Analytics is used to analyze vast databases that must be examined using complex algorithms and artificial intelligence to identify previously unidentified useful sets of relationships and trends. All aspects of the business and medical communities, as well as government agencies and non-profit organizations rely on data analytics, yet are hampered by a growing shortage of data analysts. Davenport’s 12 credit Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics responds to this need by preparing individuals to conduct data mining projects, generate data visualization products, and build data dashboards and automated reports. Using industry standard software, graduates get hands-on experience in practical applications directly related to current trends and issues that impact organizations across a broad spectrum. Credit from the certificate program can be transferred to the Master of Science in Data Analytics Degree program. Courses for are offered online in 15 week format with two courses completed per semester.

 
   PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:
         • Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
         • Student must have earned a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a graduate GPA of 3.0.
         • Strong analytical skills with interest in applying sophisticated analytical methods using cutting edge software. 

DATA courses are only offered in a 15-week online format.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GRADUATE CERTIFICATE    • 12-18 CREDITS    • HR MGMT GRC

Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.

The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; a course substitution must be approved by the Department Chair.

Prerequisite: ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr) and FINC620 Corporate Finance (3 cr) and LEGL710 Ethical and Legal Framework for 21st Century Business (3 cr), are required prerequisites that must be completed prior to taking the following courses in the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.

*Please note:  Due to the limited course work for the graduate certificate, this program is not considered aligned with SHRM requirements.  If you are interested in taking the SHRM Certified Professional examination, please see your advisor to determine eligibility.

FINANCE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE   • 12-21 CREDITS   • FINANCE GRC

Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.

The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; a course substitution must be approved by the Department Chair.

Prerequisite: ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr), ECON625 Managerial Economics (3 cr) and FINC620 Corporate Finance (3 cr) are required prerequisites that must be completed prior to taking the following courses in the Graduate Certificate in Finance.

MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE   • 12-18 CREDITS   • MAN ACCT GRC

Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.

The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; a course substitution must be approved by the Department Chair.

Prerequisite: ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr) and FINC620 Corporate Finance (3 cr) are required prerequisites that must be completed prior to taking the following courses in the Graduate Certificate in Managerial Accounting.

*ACCT761 and ACCT762 are only offered in a 15 week online format.