2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Management Foundations Certificate

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, Online


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Program Coordinator/Contact

Ekaterina Koromyslova, Program Coordinator
Ness School of Management and Economics
Solberg Hall 116, Box 2223
605-688-6417

David Davis, Professor and Graduate Coordinator
Ness School of Management and Economics
Harding Hall
605-688-4141

Program Information

The certificate in Management Foundations is designed with flexibility to the meet the working professionals who want additional professional development, but also has the flexibility to meet the needs of students who want to supplement their graduate degree with additional credentials.

Course Delivery Format

Program coursework is delivered fully online with selected courses on campus. 

Student Learning Outcomes


  • Understand the differences between leading and managing in a project-based workplace environment.
  • Formulate data-based decisions to solve problems encountered in productive organizations.
  • Use professional communication skills in personal interactions and written form.

Total Required Credits: 12


Additional Admission Requirements


TOEFL: 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 100

Please refer to the following for additional information: Graduate School Admissions

Additional Information


Students enrolled in SDSU certificate programs are not eligible for federal student financial aid. The non-federal alternative loan programs may be used for students meeting the lender criteria as found at www.sdstate.edu (search alternative loans). For further information, please contact the SDSU financial aid office at 605-688-4695 or finaid@sdstate.edu.