Management and Leadership, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
• MGT 130 - Principles of Supervision Credits: 3
• BUS 185 - Business Law I Credits: 3
• Select 3-4 Credits from Option 1 Credits: 3-4

Semester 2

• MGT 170 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
• MGT 128 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
• MGT 147 - Leadership Development Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 21*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

These credits are also applicable to the Business Administration, Management, AAS​​​​​​​ and Marketing, AAS

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Students can expect to spend $100-150 per course on textbooks. Costs can be reduced by renting textbooks or buying e-texts.

Approximate total for certificate: $5,215-5,565**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Accomplish organizational objectives by directing the efforts of employees.
• Use technology for communication, business applications, web applications and presentations to individuals and groups.
• Keep records of people contacted, points discussed, and follow-up promised.
• Listen carefully for what is needed by others.
• Prioritize and delegate work tasks on a daily basis.
• Evaluate the work performance of others.
• Use leadership skills to motivate the efforts of employees and work teams.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of financial statements.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Communicate effectively with clients and company personnel.
• Ability to use technology for communication, business applications, web applications.
• Apply knowledge of contract and agency law.
• Read and understand financial statements.
• Plan and organize work tasks.
• Accurately calculate business and financial math problems.
• Apply knowledge of methods and importance of delegation.
• Apply knowledge of managerial functions (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling).
• Speak effectively before groups.
• For more information, see the program website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/marketing.

Program Competencies

1. Evaluate the work activities of employees
2. Execute the human resource activities of a group
3. Demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills
4. Adopt motivational strategies to optimize the performance of employees for the benefit of the organization
5. Analyze financial and statistical data to support decisions
6. Interpret the legal aspects of various industries as it relates to a manager’s role in an organization

Nondiscrimination Statement

It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.  

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Director, Enterprise Risk Management, 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Bldg 22, Ankeny, IA 50023, 515-513-0655, feedback@dmacc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov ₍₂₀₂₆₎