Program Overview

Strategic Management Certificate (Graduate)

The Strategic Management Certificate Program in the Fox School of Business at Temple University is a nine-credit graduate certificate that focuses on management theory and practice. This program is one of three certificate programs comprising core MBA courses.

Program Overview

The curriculum comprises three courses that emphasize the critical skills necessary for developing and implementing successful business strategies in the workplace. Students will research the drivers of employee performance and commitment, including direct and indirect factors such as employee attitudes, motivation, organizational culture, climate, and leadership.

Target Audience

This program is tailored for current business professionals who want to hone their expertise in strategic management through MBA-level coursework but cannot commit to the MBA program at Fox.

Why Study Strategic Management at Fox?

The Fox School of Business offers three related, MBA-level certificate programs focused on key aspects of business management for professionals who wish to advance their careers. Together, the certificates comprise 27 of the 30 core credits required in the MBA program. Students have the option of applying one or more of the MBA certificates toward the MBA program at Fox.

Strategic Management Learning Outcomes

The Strategic Management Certificate learning outcomes include:

• How effective leadership contributes to the achievement of strategic organizational objectives
• How leaders can influence individual and group behavior
• Improving self-awareness to facilitate positive workplace experiences for employees
• The analytical frameworks of strategic management to assess an industry and competitor strategies
• The role of effective marketing strategies in bridging the gap between production and consumption sectors of the economy

Pathway to an MBA

The Strategic Management Certificate introduces students to key concepts in management theory and practice, providing a valuable credential for advancing or entering a career in management. It can be taken on its own or stacked with the Operational Management and Financial Management graduate certificates to fulfill up to 27 of the 30 core credits required for Fox's online or part-time MBA programs.

Program Format and Curriculum

The Strategic Management Certificate will be offered in a hybrid format, with some courses completed in person and most available online. Students will complete three MBA-level courses, totaling nine credit hours:

• Leading Organizations (3 credits)
• Business Strategy in a Global Environment (3 credits)
• Marketing Management/Strategy (3 credits)

Related Graduate Certificates

• Financial Management Graduate Certificate
• Operational Management Graduate Certificate

Careers

Temple University maintains strong ties with employers who have employed former Temple students. Graduates of the Fox School of Business have gone on to work for a variety of employers, including:

• ARAMARK
• Defense Logistics Agency
• Enterprise Holdings
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• New York Life
• TD Bank
• Temple University
• Temple University Hospital
• Vanguard

Tuition and Fees

The program offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support. Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by factors such as program degree level, course load, and residency.

Accreditation

The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), maintaining accreditation since 1934.