Certificates in...

The variety of our graduate degree offerings is further extended by certificate areas. Most certificates require the completion of three or four additional courses within the content area of your choice. If you pursue a certificate in any of the available specializations, the award will be noted on your academic transcript upon completion of the program. Certificates may be completed concurrently with your degree program or may be completed after the degree program. Choose times and certificates that best meet your professional and personal needs.

The following certificates are available:

• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Human Resource Development
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• International Economics
• International Logistics
• International Management
• International Strategy
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Real Estate Development

You may click the Certificate Course Requirements link to learn more about each certificate area. As always, full-time professionals are available to discuss our certificate areas in greater detail with you. Simply contact your Admissions Manager at 800.672.7223 Ext. 25168 or use the Contact Us link.

Certificate Required Courses

Required courses for each certificate area are identified after the certificate title.

Full-time professionals are available to discuss our certificate areas in greater detail with you. Simply contact your Admissions Manager at 800.672.7223 Ext. 25168 or use the Contact Us link.

ENT 5960	Entrepreneurship/Venture Initiation
FIN 5970	Entrepreneurship/Finance
ENT 5980	Entrepreneurship/Management

FIN 5530	Money Market and Monetary Institutions
FIN 5535	Futures and Options
FIN 5560	Advanced Financial Policy
FIN 5620	Investment Principles and Policies

HRM 5300	Career Development
HRM 5360	Human Resource Development
HRM 5385	Organization Consultation

HRM 5355	Strategic Human Resource Management
HRM 5365	Talent Management
HRM 5375	Employee Health and Reward Systems

FIN 5815	International Finance
INB 5821	Cross Cultural Business Communication
MKT 5833	Global Marketing

ECN 5806	International Economics
ACT 5809	International Accounting
FIN 5815	International Finance

MGT 5812	International Business Law
INB 5827	Import/Export Principles and Practices
INB 5830	Global Information Technology and Supply Chain Management

INB 5821	Cross Cultural Business Communication
HRM 5824	International Human Resource Management
MKT 5833	Global Marketing

INB 5818	New International Ventures
INB 5839	Global Strategy
INB 5840	Multinational Diversification Strategies

LED 5630

Leadership Theory and Practice

LED 5650	Contemporary Leadership Research
LED 5660	Situational Leadership: Theory and Practice
LED 5670	Project Leadership to Drive Performance
LED 5680	Leading Change for Innovation and Alignment
LED 5695	Situational Leadership Practicum

MKT 5550	Sales Management
MKT 5565	Marketing in an eBusiness Environment
MKT 5570	Marketing Research
MKT 5833	Global Marketing

REE 5878	Real Estate Development Process
REE 5876	Accounting for Real Estate
REE 5878	Real Estate Development Process
REE 5879	Real Estate Development Process: Part II

REE 5877	Real Estate Market & Feasibility Analysis
REE 5882	Land Use Planning and Project Design
REE 5884	Land Use Regulation: Entitlements and Permitting in a Growth-Managed Environment

Jump to Certificate Course Descriptions.

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ENT 5960     Entrepreneurship/Venture Initiation  (3 cr.)

Introduction to Entrepreneurship with an emphasis on the employment process, managing growth, and the legal environment using the case-study method, guest speakers and feasibility plan software.

FIN 5970     Entrepreneurship/Finance  (3 cr.)

Developing the business plan, capital formation, valuation, and financial management using the case-study method, guest speakers, and business plan software. Prerequisites: FINP 5008 or equivalent and ENT 5960.

ENT 5980     Entrepreneurship/Management  (3 cr.)

Strategic planning, operations management, inventory management, selling and sales management using the case-study method, and guest speakers. Student teams will be assigned consulting work at selected businesses in the community. Prerequisite: FIN 5970.

FIN 5530     Money Market and Monetary Institutions  (3 cr.)

This course examines the structure and functions of modern US and international financial markets and institutions. The course covers the nature of the global financial system, interest rate determination, pricing of interest-rate dependent securities, money market instruments, the goals and roles of central banks, and commercial banking. Students will develop a thorough understanding of modern financial institutions and will learn to apply modern financial theory to practical problems in liability pricing and management. Prerequisites: ECN 5050, FINP 5008 or equivalent, FIN 5080, and QNT 5040.

FIN 5535     Futures and Options  (3 cr.)

Futures and Options: This course examines the structure and functions of the futures and options markets. The course covers the structure of options and futures markets with an emphasis on American markets such as the CME and CBOE. Additional topics include arbitrage restrictions, option pricing, hedging with futures, options on futures, exotics, trading strategies, and an introduction to corporate securities as options on the underlying cash flows. Prerequisites: FIN 5620 and FIN 5530.

FIN 5560     Advanced Financial Policy  (3 cr.)

The course covers basic financial policies as applied to real management problems and includes the areas of liquidity, capital management, funding requirements, valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and funding of new ventures. Prerequisite: Graduate level finance.

FIN 5620     Investment Principles and Policies  (3 cr.)

This course will deal with a thorough analysis of the theory and application of investments in relation to business cycles, institutional behavior and risk and return opportunities in the economics setting. The course is presented from the investor's viewpoint and incorporates applied and empirical methodologies. The course covers investment strategies and policies. Prerequisite: Graduate level finance.

HRM 5355     Strategic Human Resource Management  (3 cr.)

This course compares where HRM is now and where it needs to be in the future based upon needed competencies. There are many business trends that will influence the future of organizations. HRM must play a key role during those time of transition; students will learn to link successful tools and strategies to fulfilling that role. This course will address ways in which HRM can provide services that help the organization meet business objectives. Students will learn how to assess the state of an HR department as a major contributor to successful problem-solving and decision- making. Students will learn how to develop alignment among vision, strategy and values in the development of a paradigm that rejects the traditional approach to HR that many organizations have not yet escaped from. Students will build skills in strategy development, inclusive of key explosion points. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or equivalent.

HRM 5360     Human Resource Development  (3 cr.)

This course addresses the entire range of topics that have traditionally been included in an organization's HRD function such as designing systems of instruction as well as content that reflects the future of HRD such as job aids and electronic performance support systems. The course will focus on various aspects of a corporate training and development function, training program design and development, various methods and media for training delivery, 17 different training applications, and various resources available for HRD efforts. Students will analyze an aspect of their organization's HRD efforts. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or equivalent.

HRM 5385     Organization Consultation  (3 cr.)

This course addresses the use of internal/external consultation processes in organizations. The framework of consultation as helping organizations reach a level of optimum performance will be utilized. Organizations will be treated as learning systems. Individual consulting styles will be analyzed. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or equivalent.

HRM 5300     Career Development  (3 cr.)

Work and professional careers are an important component and often the central focus of individual lives. Despite this, critical career choices are all too often made without the careful planning, information gathering, and analysis that are taken for granted in other business decisions. The purpose of this course is to lay the basis for effective personal career management. The course is aimed specifically at students who want to improve their abilities and skills and real-world opportunities. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or equivalent.

HRM 5365     Talent Management  (3 cr.)

This course focuses on the strategies and tools that human resource professionals use to create organizational excellence by identifying high quality talent; creation of technological strategies to recruit high quality talent; development of systems that will provide highest levels of both personal and professional development and growth within the organization; creation of promotional and cross-functional systems that will talent strength the organization; development of retention strategies that tie rewards to performance of talent; creation of workforce planning systems that will provide succession planning of best talent within the organization; and utilization of technological systems to support these functions within human resources planning. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or equivalent.

HRM 5375     Employee Health and Reward Systems  (3 cr.)

This course examines the strategies and options available to maintain employee health, as well as compensation administration. Job evaluation, incentive systems, and work sampling will be considered. A strong course focus will be on pay for performance. Innovative approaches that have been used by a variety of organizations will be studied. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or equivalent.

FIN 5815     International Finance  (3 cr.)

International Finance covers the broad scope of the international monetary system, examining financial markets and financial instruments. Investigating the interrelationship of foreign exchange operations with corporate financial management decisions leads students to understand the intricacies of finance, contiguous with international operations. Attention is paid to capital management and investment analysis in the context of risk exposure for foreign investment. Prerequisite: FIN 5805 and QNTP 5002.

INB 5821     Cross Cultural Business Communication  (3 cr.)

This course provides the theoretical and experiential framework for examining the meaning of culture in global business. By focusing on the analysis of national and organizational cultures, it aims to increase the student's awareness of cultural values and communication differences and similarities. This course facilitates student learning about diversity in a professional and ethical manner, by providing knowledge, sensitivity, and respect for the values of others, but equally important, with knowledge of and respect for their own values. Additionally, the course provides students practical means of managing cultural differences and negotiating across cultures. The course is interdisciplinary, drawing from studies of communication, anthropology, and sociology.

MKT 5833     Global Marketing  (3 cr.)

This course is an overview of the unique aspects of marketing in the global economy that provides a framework for analysis. Emphasis is placed on the development of strategies for markets in diverse cultural, political, and economic situations. Focuses on foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion, and channels of distribution. Prerequisite: MKTP 5005 and ENCP 5003.

ECN 5806     International Economics  (3 cr.)

Students examine trade theory in the light of political economy, and the role of trade institutions in the regulation of international trade in goods and services. The course includes consideration of regional trading blocs and common markets, and global economic relations. Students learn about macroeconomic motivations for trade and consequent tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade by individual nations. Prerequisite: ECNP 5003 or equivalent.

ACT 5809     International Accounting  (3 cr.)

This course examines the international dimension of financial reporting and analysis. It provides students with an in-depth look at the multinational enterprise and the preparation and presentation of financial statements in different nations. Topics covered include international corporate taxation, transfer pricing, foreign currency translation, financial disclosure, and international accounting harmonization. Prerequisite: FIN 5805.

FIN 5815     International Finance  (3 cr.)

International Finance covers the broad scope of the international monetary system, examining financial markets and financial instruments. Investigating the interrelationship of foreign exchange operations with corporate financial management decisions leads students to understand the intricacies of finance, contiguous with international operations. Attention is paid to capital management and investment analysis in the context of risk exposure for foreign investment. Prerequisite: FIN 5805 and QNTP 5002.

MGT 5812     International Business Law  (3 cr.)

This course is a study of the international political, bureaucratic, and legal structures regulating and governing international trade and commerce, including multilateral and bilateral arrangements and organizations. Planning for the removal of trade barriers, methods of international contracting, and doing business abroad in the context of international legal environment will be a primary course focus. The definition and role of business ethics in national contexts is considered.

INB 5827     Import/Export Principles and Practices  (3 cr.)

This course covers a comprehensive review and analysis of operations planning, documentation, financing, and transportation. Students learn about the role of service providers, such as freight forwarders, the importance of free trade zones, existing export regulations and control, and import tariff structures. Prerequisites: ECN 5806 and MGT 5812.

INB 5830     Global Information Technology and Supply Chain Management  (3 cr.)

The competitive environment in today's global markets has forced manufacturing and service firms to integrate internal operations, outsource non-critical and even critical activities, establish strategic partnerships with suppliers, and develop integrated systems that link these separate activities into a seamless electronic organization capable of developing products and services, when, where, and how a customer desires. Without new technologies and new organizational forms, building and managing these complex global systems would be impossible. With them, however, the management of these internal and external supply chains is a formidable task. In recognition of this strategic challenge, this course explores the development and management of strategic global supply chains. Prerequisites: ECN 5806, MGT 5812, INB 5821, and MKT 5833. INB 5847 may substitute for INB 5830.

INB 5821     Cross Cultural Business Communication  (3 cr.)

This course provides the theoretical and experiential framework for examining the meaning of culture in global business. By focusing on the analysis of national and organizational cultures, it aims to increase the student's awareness of cultural values and communication differences and similarities. This course facilitates student learning about diversity in a professional and ethical manner, by providing knowledge, sensitivity, and respect for the values of others, but equally important, with knowledge of and respect for their own values. Additionally, the course provides students practical means of managing cultural differences and negotiating across cultures. The course is interdisciplinary, drawing from studies of communication, anthropology, and sociology.

HRM 5824     International Human Resource Management  (3 cr.)

This course examines the strategic role of international human resource management in conjunction with effective organizational structures, to meet the requirements of multinational corporations. Topics include international staffing, expatriation and repatriation, training, compensation, benefits, union and employee relations, labor law, health and safety issues. Students compare country-specific HRM practices, and they discuss the future of IHRM. Prerequisite: INB 5821.

MKT 5833     Global Marketing  (3 cr.)

This course is an overview of the unique aspects of marketing in the global economy that provides a framework for analysis. Emphasis is placed on the development of strategies for markets in diverse cultural, political, and economic situations. Focuses on foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion, and channels of distribution. Prerequisite: MKTP 5005 and ENCP 5003.

INB 5818     New International Ventures  (3 cr.)

New International Ventures focuses on developing students abilities to prepare to start a new international business. Students develop a specific business idea, then examine the political risk, market opportunity, and operating conditions of their international market destination. The business plan is developed using market research options, entry modes, resource allocation, financial projections, and overall strategy for new ventures. The emphasis is on developing the ability of students to start a new business in another country using the business plan model. Prerequisites: ECN 5806, ACT 5809, MGT 5812, FIN 5815, INB 5821, INB 5827, and MKT 5833.

INB 5839     Global Strategy  (3 cr.)

Multinational firms compete globally for markets and resources and develop global strategy to guide them. This course focuses on understanding how firm's create competitive advantage in the global arena, and how firms can implement strategy, and covers the concepts of strategic management from a global perspective. The course uses an international corporate simulation which requires students to develop a strategy to lead their own company and implement the strategy through tactics for operations, management, marketing, finance, logistics, and manufacturing. The simulation is an interactive competition between firms and includes random environmental factors which play a moderating role by impacting the performance of individual firms. Students are measured by a 6 dimensional scorecard estimating their performance in each area and their preparation for the future. Prerequisites: ACT 5809, ECN 5806, FIN 5805, FIN 5815, HRM 5824, INB 5821, INB 5827, MGT 5812, and MKT 5833.

INB 5840     Multinational Diversification Strategies  (3 cr.)

An examination of theoretical foundations and practical multinational diversification strategies. In an integrative, interdisciplinary approach, the course examines strategic management of corporate growth decisions, such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, divestitures and liquidations. Students will develop conceptual and analytical skills required for effective multinational portfolio adjustment. Prerequisites: ACT 5809, ECN 5806, FIN 5805, FIN 5815, HRM 5824, INB 5821, INB 5827, MGT 5812, and MKT 5833.

LED 5630     Leadership Theory and Practice  (3 cr.)

Leadership Theory & Practice: This is the introductory leadership course in the MS in Leadership program delivered by the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and the Fischler School of Education and Human Services. The course examines leadership as a process with a tri-fold focus: the leader, the followers, and the situation. Students will have the opportunity to explore several leadership theories and build their own leadership skills. An additional focus will be on leadership development in organizational and private life.

LED 5650     Contemporary Leadership Research  (3 cr.)

This course focuses on the academic and business research of the last two years. This means that students would develop a practical understanding of the most up-to-date literature that helps leaders know the purposes, actions, and accomplishments of others. Research will be considered that addresses how leaders create high-quality performance that continuously energizes and inspires followers to maintain highest quality products/services. Students will be required to conduct two leadership research studies; one will be based upon traditional problem-solving, and the other will use the contemporary approach called appreciative inquiry. Prerequisites: MGT 5020 and LED 5630.

LED 5660     Situational Leadership: Theory and Practice  (3 cr.)

This course provides a behavioral science background for the development of current leadership theory. Beginning with organizational research in the early 20th century, the course reviews the landmark theories and research that have paved the way for our current understanding of such concepts as motivation, management and leadership. The course will also emphasize the theory and practice of the Situational Leadership Model by Hersey and Blanchard which emerged from the earlier behavioral science theories. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate their own leadership style through self-and-peer-assessment and improve their ability to adjust their style to match the needs of those they attempt to influence. Prerequisites: MGT 5020 and LED 5630.

LED 5670     Project Leadership to Drive Performance  (3 cr.)

Project Management has become more than a method for undertaking large projects, and the purpose of this course is to enhance the student's understanding of the role of leadership in a project management environment. This will enable students to work effectively in such an environment or lead an organization in the development of sound project management practices by utilizing leadership approaches such as the Situational Leadership model and team leadership. Students will have the opportunity to become familiar with concepts such as just-in-time, Theory of Constraints, Total Quality Management, and Six Sigma. Prerequisites: MGT 5020 and LED 5630.

LED 5680     Leading Change for Innovation and Alignment  (3 cr.)

Individuals in organizations are continuously required to change their actions in response to changes in leadership, structures, regulatory requirements, markets, and products/services. These efforts can be more successful when individuals choose to take a leadership role in the change process. The course will allow students to become familiar with theories and models which focus on effective change, innovation and organizational alignment. Students will have the opportunity to examine and apply practical tools for individual and organizational change through case studies and class projects. Prerequisites: MGT 5020 and LED 5630.

LED 5695     Situational Leadership Practicum  (4 cr.)

This course allows students to improve their leadership skills by examining and applying the Situational Leadership Model taught by a team which includes Dr. Paul Hersey, a developer of the model. Students will have the opportunity to practice applying the model and to improve their skills for diagnosing performance readiness of followers and communicating the appropriate leadership style. The course uses an interactive format and includes case studies, group projects, and role plays. It is only offered in a four day, on-campus intensive format. Prerequisites: LED 5660.

MKT 5550     Sales Management  (3 cr.)

The training, motivation, and effective management of the sales staff. A survey of current marketing and sales management concepts and relationships, with emphasis on management of selling activities and the outside sales force as one major phase of marketing management. Topics covered include a thorough discussion of all elements of the sales management process via organizing, recruiting, selection, training, motivating, compensating, supervising, and controlling the sales force. Prerequisite: Graduate level marketing.

MKT 5565     Marketing in an eBusiness Environment  (3 cr.)

This course will cover the unique aspects of creating marketing strategy in the eBusiness environment and focuses on the Internet as a medium for promotion and distribution. Emphasis will be on redefining the business model to reflect a dynamic external environment. The course will discuss how traditional marketing areas such as segmentation and customer service can be transformed in this environment. Prerequisite: Graduate level marketing.

MKT 5570     Marketing Research  (3 cr.)

This course concentrates on the application of marketing research techniques and theory in order to aid decision makers in the solution of marketing problems. Topics include problem definition, research design, (including exploratory, conclusive, and survey research), collection of marketing information from primary and secondary sources, sample design, and analysis of data including statistical techniques and specific research application in marketing. Prerequisite: Graduate level marketing.

MKT 5833     Global Marketing  (3 cr.)

This course is an overview of the unique aspects of marketing in the global economy that provides a framework for analysis. Emphasis is placed on the development of strategies for markets in diverse cultural, political, and economic situations. Focuses on foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion, and channels of distribution. Prerequisite: MKTP 5005 and ENCP 5003.

REE 5875     Quantitative Tool for Real Estate Development  (1 cr.)

This course provides students with a foundation in the use of two quantitative software programs used extensively in the real estate development industry. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a tool for real estate development analysis, including site selection. Students are introduced to fundamental GIS concepts including displaying, downloading, and analyzing geographical data sets. Excel is the most popular current spreadsheet software for real estate financial analysis. Students are expected to have some degree of familiarity with Excel, and possess the knowledge and skills necessary to use the software to perform in-depth analyses of complex pro formas and discounted cash flow studies. Prerequisites: all foundation courses. Pre-requisites: ACTP 5001, ECNP 5003, QNTP 5002, and FINP 5008.

REE 5876     Accounting for Real Estate  (2 cr.)

Real estate assets have some unique features, which can affect the way real estate transactions are structured, accounted for, and audited. This course introduces the student to accounting for real estate assets and transactions, and provides an understanding of the uses of accounting in the real estate and construction industries. The course addresses the acquisition and development of real estate, the holding, operating, and (possible) write down of real estate assets, sales and transfers of real estate, and techniques for estimating the fair value of real estate assets. Prerequisites: ACTP 5001, ECNP 5003, QNTP 5002, and FINP 5008.

REE 5878     Real Estate Development Process  (3 cr.)

This course will be taken upon entry into the program and will be followed by REE 5879 in order to provide the student with an understanding of the overall operation of the real estate development process and the industry. Together these courses will serve as an introduction to the remaining courses in the program, each of which will build in-depth upon one or more aspects of this course and REE 5879. This course focuses on the initial stages of the real estate development process. Course materials, lectures, and cases provide a comprehensive examination of the nature and current state of the development process including market analysis, acquisitions, discounted cash flow analysis, financial feasibility, pro forma building, the use of debt and equity, site selection, due diligence, and interrelationships of the functional components of the process to each other. Deal-making aspects such as negotiation, structuring, and acquisition strategies also will be included. The course consists of lectures, reading assignments, a group project, and a mid-term test and final exam. Invited lecturers include leading practitioners from the industry.

REE 5879     Real Estate Development Process: Part II  (3 cr.)

This course will be taken immediately after successful completion of REE 5878 in order to provide the student with an understanding of the overall operation of the real estate development process and the industry. Together these courses will serve as an introduction to the remaining courses in the program, each of which will build in-depth upon one or more aspects of this course and REE 5879. This course focuses on to the remaining stages of the real estate development process. Course materials, lectures, and cases provide a comprehensive examination of the nature and current state of the development process including advanced pro forma analysis, land development, land use regulation, dealing with the public sector and the community interests, planning and design, construction management, and the life cycle of projects. The course consists of lectures, reading assignments, a group project, and a mid-term test and final exam. Invited lecturers include leading practitioners from the industry. Prerequisite: REE 5878 - The Real Estate Development Process: Part I.

REE 5877     Real Estate Market & Feasibility Analysis  (3 cr.)

The course enhances the students' knowledge of the functioning of various urban real estate markets, residential, both single and multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and resort-recreational. Additionally, methodologies for accurate measurement of demand for real estate products and specific projects are addressed. The course aims to develop students to be sophisticated users of real estate market studies by acquainting them with modern market research methodologies and computerized market analysis packages at both the site- and project-specific levels. By developing skills for modeling techniques for forecasting supply and demand in specific markets and evaluating sites based on product criteria, the student learns how to estimate market supply and demand for specific property types at a specific location. Topics include income capitalization, highest and best use analysis, the cost approach, the direct. Pre-requisites: REE 5875 and REE 5879

REE 5882     Land Use Planning and Project Design  (3 cr.)

This course examines the role of planning and design in the development process as the key stage between acquisition and permitting, and its importance in the overall real estate development process. This course is designed to facilitate an understanding of the importance of site planning and product design. Project planning and design combines art and science for arranging uses of parcels of land to achieve their highest and best operational character and profitability. These disciplines involve the efforts of architects, planners, designers, landscape architects, and others in a coordinated effort. Site visits and guest lecturers from the industry will plan major roles in this course. Prerequisite: REE 5879.

REE 5884     Land Use Regulation: Entitlements and Permitting in a Growth-Managed Environment  (3 cr.)

Entitlements and Permitting in a Growth-Managed Environment: This course discusses the legal and regulatory requirements of the entitlement and development approval or permitting process. This includes discussion of laws pertaining to wetlands, endangered species, historical and archaeological sites, air and water quality, hazardous wastes and toxic substances, as well as the purpose, content, and use of environmental impact statements. Issues of Smart Growth and sustainable development are covered. Also covered is the impact on private property rights of land use regulation and growth management through developments of regional impact, comprehensive planning laws, adequate public facilities requirements, concurrency requirements, zoning, and impact fees and other exactions. The course emphasizes strategic thinking and creative approaches to navigating the labyrinth of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Primary attention will be focused on growth management and development controls in Florida, but not to the exclusion of other states. Prerequisite: REE 5879.