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Business Management and
Communication Skills Certificate Program

2008-2009 Business Management and Communication Skills Certificate Program
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This certificate program is designed to give participants the broad business management and communications background critical to managerial success in any organization. The course content was developed for those who have at least a bachelor's degree and expertise in a particular field but who wish to broaden their skill base to include managerial, leadership, and business skills. Interactions in the class develop teamwork and stimulate discussions amongst the group.

The program is completed in 9 two-day modules, one on-line module, and an additional workshop on etiquette. Nine of the modules meet on a Friday evening from 4:30-9:30 p.m., and the next day, Saturday, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The etiquette workshop meets on a Friday evening from 4:30-9:30 p.m. The on-line module is completed over the course of one semester in addition to the other modules. The program is completed in one academic year. Module 1 (September 26-27, 2007) begins on Friday at 4:00 p.m. to allow time for program introduction.

The program was developed by Michigan State University's The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management and the College of Communication Arts with input from business and industry. The instructors for the program are the faculty members who teach in MSU's MBA programs and/or in the graduate programs in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. In addition to their classroom and research expertise, these faculty members have industry experience as well as experience in executive education and consulting.

Program Brochure
Includes specific module details

Program Schedule
Includes modules dates for 2008-2009

REGISTRATION
Please mail the downloadable registration form (Excel) to: The Graduate School - proMSc
118 Linton Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1044

Or fax to: 517-353-3355

If you have additional questions about the Business Management and Communication Skills Certificate Program, please contact:

Trina Trefil
Phone: 517-353-4738
Email: trefiltr@msu.edu
Last Updated: 06/28/2007

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