Program Overview

Knowledge Management - Graduate Certificate

Overview

With the increase of remote work and digital learning, the demand for experts in e-learning and knowledge management is on the rise. This certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theory and practical applications to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this field. Flexible and convenient, with online classes and part-time options available, the program can be completed in as little as one year, with credits applied towards the M.S. degree in Knowledge Management.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 94 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
  • Minimum 65 PTE score
  • Minimum 120 DET score

Coursework

• Certificate Requirements:
  • KM 60301: FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
  • KM 60302: DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE (3 credits)
  • LIS 60636: KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS AND SERVICES (3 credits)
  • Knowledge Management (KM) Electives (3 credits)
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 12

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Certificate GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver strategies for organizations and communities that apply knowledge to create value.
2. Demonstrate the ability to design a knowledge management program to turn strategies into action through the integration of people, process and technology components.

Full Description

The Knowledge Management graduate certificate prepares professionals to guide organizations to improved performance through better use of organizational knowledge. In the knowledge economy, the success of organizations depends on their ability to generate, adopt and diffuse knowledge. Knowledge management promotes a collaborative and integrative approach to the creation, capture, organization, access and use of information assets, including the tacit and knowledge of people.

Students in the Knowledge Management certificate learn from interaction with their instructors and student colleagues, many of whom are also professionals working in knowledge management. Through courses and other opportunities, students gain experience in developing and applying knowledge to improve organizational strategies, processes and technical skills.

Why Kent State University

The way humans connect and communicate is at the heart of what we do. Explore communication, design, media, technology or information at Kent State.

Examples of Possible Careers

• Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO)
• Information Architect
• Knowledge Analyst
• Knowledge Engineer
• Knowledge Management Director
• Knowledge Management Project Manager
• Knowledge Management Specialist
• Knowledge Management Systems Administrator
• Knowledge Manager