Graduate Certificate – Management Online

Prepare for management roles in a variety of industries and sectors. Earn your Graduate Certificate in Management online from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and get ready to lead.

Next Apply Date: 4/28/25
Next Class Start Date: 5/12/25
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Program Overview

Explore the value of our online Graduate Certificate in Management

Boost your credentials and open doors to a range of leadership roles. Our 100% online Graduate Certificate in Management program will give you a competitive advantage in business whether you are looking to optimize your resume, build on your professional experience, or work your way toward a master’s degree.

Strengthen your management, problem-solving and communication skills while learning how to lead in a variety of sectors, such as operations, planning, negotiation, and information systems.

Upon completion, your skills and knowledge will be immediately applicable in a real-world setting, and our accelerated 7-week courses allow you to finish sooner.

In this SE management certificate online program, you will learn how to:

  • Gain a deep understanding of contemporary management topics
  • Develop key skills needed to examine and resolve ethical dilemmas in leadership
  • Build confidence by understanding the role of information systems in business strategy and the management of human-machine dynamics in operations in the age of digital transformation
  • Understand team dynamics so you can influence and develop groups to succeed with inclusivity and cohesion
  • Leverage value-chain analysis to create a competitive advantage for your company
  • Gain a deep understanding of contemporary management topics
  • Develop key skills needed to examine and resolve ethical dilemmas in leadership
  • Build confidence by understanding the role of information systems in business strategy and the management of human-machine dynamics in operations in the age of digital transformation
  • Understand team dynamics so you can influence and develop groups to succeed with inclusivity and cohesion
  • Leverage value-chain analysis to create a competitive advantage for your company

Upon completion of your SE online Graduate Certificate in Management, you will be prepared to lead in a variety of roles, such as:

  • Operations Manager
  • Director of Operations
  • General Manager
  • Project Management Specialist
  • Management Analyst
  • District Manager
  • Area Manager
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Operations Supervisor
  • Product Owner
  • Operations Manager
  • Director of Operations
  • General Manager
  • Project Management Specialist
  • Management Analyst
  • District Manager
  • Area Manager
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Operations Supervisor
  • Product Owner

Other online business programs also available

In addition to the Graduate Certificate in Management, SE offers an MBA in Management along with a wide range of other MBA concentrations. Check out our all our MBA online degree programs.

Per Credit Hour $380*
Duration As few as 12 months
Credit Hours 12

Accreditation

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The John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).

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Why choose an SE online degree?

Our experienced faculty are experts in their fields and guide you through your program with one-on-one support. Specialized curriculum emphasizes connectivity and real-world applications.

Tuition

Take advantage of tuition that’s flexible and affordable

SE is committed to providing an outstanding education that is also affordable. Tuition is structured to give you the best value and flexibility.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $4,560*
Per Credit Hour $380

Calendar

Keep these key dates and deadlines in mind

There's no better time to begin your Graduate Certificate in Management program than now. We offer the convenience of a simple application process and multiple start dates—you don't have to apply months before you want to start earning your certificate.

8 week coursesProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlinePayment DueLast Class Day
Spring I1/13/2512/16/2412/16/242/25/253/2/25
Summer I5/12/254/28/254/28/256/1/256/29/25
Fall I8/18/258/4/258/4/259/15/2510/5/25

Now enrolling:

Apply Date 4/28/25
Class Starts 5/12/25

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Admissions

Review admission requirements for the online Graduate Certificate in Management

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online graduate certificate programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

  • Online Application
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • No GMAT

To meet the admission requirements for the online graduate certificate program, you must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of courses, or
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND at least three years of continuous professional work experience, or
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND a portfolio consisting of a letter of application which outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives and how a graduate certificate will enhance them; a current resume, three professional letters of recommendation, or
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 9 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university.
  • No GMAT is required for the Southeastern Oklahoma State University online graduate certificate.
  • There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.

International Application and Admission Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.

  • Complete the application.
  • Academic Records:
    • Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
    • Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
  • English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
    • For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
    • For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
    • You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
      • English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
      • You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
      • You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country


Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:

Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar
425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347

Email: [email protected]

Courses

Browse the online courses for the management graduate certificate program

For the Graduate Certificate in Management online program, you must complete the following coursework, which consists of four core courses.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The concepts and tools needed to create a competitive advantage in cost or differentiation are presented through value-chain analysis. A study of the techniques for analyzing industries and competitors with a focus on the development of competitive strategy and strategic decisions.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores the role of management information systems (MIS) in modern organizations and their strategic importance in decision-making processes. Students will examine the principles, concepts, and technologies that underpin effective MIS implementation, with a focus on how information systems can be leveraged to enhance business performance, innovation, and competitive advantage, with a focus on technologies such as Excel and Python.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course has been designed to enable graduate students to explore selected leading-edge issues in global business and organizational environments. It provides an opportunity to relate state-of-the-art management concepts to practical situations. The graduate student will gain a greater understanding of the applications of current management practices and techniques to contemporary business issues.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This literature-based course emphasizes the individual as decision maker and focuses on ethical issues and dilemmas facing managers and leaders in organizations. The objectives of the course are to raise students' general awareness of ethical dilemmas, to place ethical issues within a management context, to enhance and improve the ability of students to reason toward a satisfactory resolution of an ethical dilemma.

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