PGCert in Business/Commerce, General

This stackable certificate from the Stuart School of Business serves business professionals and people from other fields who want a working grasp of management basics. Classes are held on campus. The certificate consists of four courses taken from the M.B.A. curriculum at the school. They deal with analyzing finances and making decisions, devising marketing strategy around what customers need, and planning and controlling operations. Sessions are interactive, relying on case studies and practical projects. Credits can be carried into the complete M.B.A. degree at a later date. According to the program page, the preparation supports roles including plant superintendent, store manager, general manager, and director of operations in organizations of many kinds. The certificate therefore suits both career changers and current managers who want formal grounding.