Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management (HR MGMT GRC)
12-21 Credits
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12-21 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; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Prerequisites: The following prerequisite courses are required and must be completed before taking the major courses for the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
• ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr)
• FINC620 Corporate Finance (3 cr)
• LEGL710 Ethical and Legal Framework for 21st Century Business (3 cr)
*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.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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Courses |
12 Credits | |
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HRMG700 | Managing Human Resources | 3 |
HRMG720 | Employment Law/Labor Relations | 3 |
HRMG725 | Finance Compensation/Benefits | 3 |
HRMG750 | Org Development & Training | 3 |
Finance
Finance (FINANCE GRC)
12-21 Credits
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; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Prerequisites: The following prerequisite courses are required and must be completed before taking the major courses for the Graduate Certificate in Finance.
• ACCT640 Managerial Accounting (3 cr)
• ECON625 Managerial Economics (3 cr)
• FINC620 Corporate Finance (3 cr)
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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Courses |
12 Credits | |
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FINC622 | Money,Banking, Treasury Mgmt | 3 |
FINC738 | Mergers/Acquisit/Consolidation | 3 |
FINC750 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 |
FINC765 | Money and Capital Markets | 3 |
Business Essentials
Business Essentials (BUS ESS GRC)
12 Credits
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12 CREDITS • BUS ESS GRC
This Graduate Certificate provides a general study of the contemporary theories and concepts in an organization or business. The certificate provides the general review of the basic concepts of marketing and management. In addition, the certificate will introduce the principles of financial accounting, emphasizing the understanding and interpretation of financial data, as well as the fundamental concept of financial management and the basic statistics necessary for business. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including probabilities of random events are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one certificate; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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Courses |
12 Credits | |
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ACCT510 | Fund Acct Principles/Concepts | 3 |
BUSN520 | Management and Marketing | 3 |
FINC510 | Foundations of Financial Mgmt | 3 |
STAT500 | Statistics for Business | 3 |
Accounting and Financial Analysis
Accounting and Financial Analysis (ACCT FIN GRC)
18 Credits
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 18 CREDITS • ACCT/FINC GRC
The Accounting and Financial Analysis Graduate Certificate provides the foundation of financial concepts and the fundamentals of accounting. The certificate introduces the principles of accounting, with an emphasis on applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to business situations as compliant journal entries are recorded. In addition, the certificate will allow for the analysis of organizational performance and financial condition evaluation. This certificate helps prepare non-accounting undergraduates to enrollment in the MAcc degree. Additionally, it prepares non-accounting undergraduate for employment in general accounting positions.
The credit for a single course cannot be applied to more than one degree or certificate; any exceptions or variations must be approved by the MBA/MM exceptions committee.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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Courses |
18 Credits | |
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ACCT510 | Fund Acct Principles/Concepts | 3 |
ACCT511 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
ACCT512 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
ACCT513 | Federal Taxation I | 3 |
ACCT515 | Advanced Accounting Topics | 3 |
LEGL510 | Business Law Foundations | 3 |
Predictive Analytics and Data Visualization
Predictive Analytics and Data Visualization (PREDVIL GRC)
12 Credits
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12 CREDITS • PREDVIL GRC
Data Analytics analyzes vast databases that must be examined using complex algorithms and artificial intelligence to identify previously unidentified useful sets of relationships and trends. The Predictive Analytics and Data Visualization Graduate Certificate is offered online and prepares individuals to build predictive and forecasting models, generate data visualization products, and build data dashboards and automated reports. The Graduate Certificate uses industry standard software in practical applications directly related to current trends and issues that impact organizations across a broad spectrum. Course progression and content is carefully formulated to build competency in predictive modeling, forecasting and data visualization for students from a broad range of disciplines and experiences, including those who are new to the field. Credit from this certificate program can be transferred to the Master of Science in Data Analytics Degree program.
DATA courses are only offered in a 15-week online format.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
- Predictive Analytics and Data Visualization, GRC (web)
- Predictive Analytics and Data Visualization, GRC (pdf)
Courses |
12 Credits | |
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DATA667 | Data Visualization & Commnctn | 3 |
DATA710 | Introduction to R Programming | 3 |
DATA772 | Stat Analysis Data Analytics | 3 |
DATA785 | Predictive Modeling | 3 |
Data Mining and Visualization
Data Mining and Visualization (DATAVIL GRC)
12 Credits
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12 CREDITS • DATAVIL GRC
Data Analytics analyzes vast databases that must be examined using complex algorithms and artificial intelligence to identify previously unidentified useful sets of relationships and trends. The Data Mining and Visualization Graduate Certificate is offered online and prepares individuals to conduct data mining projects, generate data visualization products, and build data dashboards and automated reports. The concentration uses industry standard software in practical applications directly related to current trends and issues that impact organizations across a broad spectrum. Course progression and content is carefully formulated to build competency in data mining and visualization for students from a broad range of disciplines and experiences, including those who are new to the field. Credit from this certificate program can be transferred to the Master of Science in Data Analytics Degree program.
DATA courses are only offered in a 15-week online format.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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Courses |
12 Credits | |
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DATA625 | Data Mining | 3 |
DATA667 | Data Visualization & Commnctn | 3 |
DATA710 | Introduction to R Programming | 3 |
DATA728 | Advanced Data Mining | 3 |
Data Analytics
Data Analytics (DATALTIC GRC)
12 Credits
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.
DATA courses are only offered in a 15-week online format.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Courses |
12 Credits | |
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DATA610 | Essentials of Bus Analytics | 3 |
DATA625 | Data Mining | 3 |
DATA667 | Data Visualization & Commnctn | 3 |
DATA710 | Introduction to R Programming | 3 |
Instructional Core Transformation For School Administrators
Instructional Core Transformation For School Administrators (UE INSCR GRC)
12 Credits
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12 CREDITS • UE INSCR GRC
This series provides students with techniques and strategies to develop an instructional core relevant to the improvement. The certificate explores ways of constructing strategic, curricular, and instructional plans essential for and common among improved performing urban school buildings, designing equitable and culturally responsive practices that lead to student engagement, student achievement, and physical and emotional well-being. Faculty and students summarize deconstructing the components of a standards-based curriculum designed for students to achieve mastery of essential grade-level skills and knowledge while meeting diverse learners' needs.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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- Instructional Core Transformation For School Administrators, GRC (web)
- Instructional Core Transformation For School Administrators, GRC (pdf)
Courses |
12 Credits | |
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UEDU778 | Advanced Instructional Strateg | 3 |
UEDU788 | Culturally Responsv Instructn | 3 |
UEDU791 | Managing Partnership Develpmt | 3 |
UEDU796 | Transfrmtn & Mgmt - Instr Core | 3 |
Business Essentials For Urban School Administrators
Business Essentials For Urban School Administrators (UE BUSES GRC)
12 Credits
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12 CREDITS • UE BUSES GRC
This series provides students with strategies to develop business systems supporting urban environments. The certificate explores constructing systems, recognizing and solving complex school building issues and effectively communicating the solutions to staff and community stakeholders, and analyzing an urban school's performance management process, leadership development plans, and alignment of goals to outcomes for improved business management of urban school building operations, resources, and communications. Faculty and students summarize the essentials of performance management used to assess the performance of an individual school.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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- Business Essentials For Urban School Administrators, GRC (web)
- Business Essentials For Urban School Administrators, GRC (pdf)
Courses |
12 Credits | |
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UEDU744 | Human Capital Management | 3 |
UEDU753 | Stratgc Imprvmnt Urbn Sch/Dist | 3 |
UEDU765 | Financial Management | 3 |
UEDU774 | Performance Management | 3 |
Urban Education Leadership Principles
Urban Education Leadership Principles (UE LDPRN GRC)
12 Credits
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE • 12 CREDITS • UE LDPRN GRC
This series provides multiple perspectives within urban education to cultivate critically conscious practitioners and explore the challenges faced by urban students, educators, community members, and policymakers. The certificate explores the foundational understanding of urban school leadership that examines the qualities of leadership, decision making, change, and values that an urban school leader needs for success. Faculty and students work together to analyze the beliefs, values, and philosophies that form the underpinnings of urban educational leadership and examine leadership qualities and the shift toward research-based best practices.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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Courses |
12 Credits | |
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UEDU622 | Educational Leadership | 3 |
UEDU656 | Education and the Law | 3 |
UEDU710 | Race, Culture, & Equity | 3 |
UEDU735 | Leading & Managing Urban Sch | 3 |