Graduate Specialization in Applied Business Management - Colorado State University

Whether you’re just starting your career in management, or you’ve already been leading a team for years, this specialization will give you the practical tools you need to take your management style to a higher level.

An effective manager needs to understand many different aspects of business, while using that knowledge to lead an organization or a team and produce results. This specialization will give you a broad understanding of the many factors that effect your organization, and help you bring it all together with real-world tools.

You’ll learn accounting, finance, change management, and strategic planning skills, along with the latest theories and techniques to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace.

Courses in this Specialization

This program consists of four graduate online applied business management courses for a total of 12 credit hours.

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FIN500 - Principles of Finance

Course Description

Understand the principles and theories of finance to analyze statements and fiscal information for effective decision making in today's competitive environment.

Credit Hours: 3

MGT510 - Strategy Planning

Course Description

In this course, students examine and apply the concepts and theories of strategic planning in present-day organizations. Topics include strategy development and implementation based on internal and external analysis of the organization. The course includes the perspective of both the domestic and global economy. Special attention is given to innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial perspectives. Students cannot receive credit for MGT510 and MGT545.

Credit Hours: 3

MGT535 - Managerial Communication in the Global Marketplace

Course Description

The course is designed from a managerial perspective to focus on internal and external communication practices within organizations. Topics include analysis of models and unique methods related to global communication expectations. Upon completion of the course, students acquire an understanding of the importance of accurate and effective interpersonal communication habits. Students cannot receive credit for both MGT 535 and ORG 536. Recommended Prior Course: None

Credit Hours: 3

HRM515 - Legal and Human Resource Dimensions of Business Management

Course Description

Students will explore federal and international laws that govern the workplace environment. Students will also learn how to proactively mitigate preventable workplace issues, thus ensuring a culture of legal, ethical, and organizational compliance.

Credit Hours: 3

Corresponding Master Degree Programs

A specialization in Applied Business Management pairs well with the following:

Business Administration

Organizational Leadership

Project Management

Why You Should Consider a Graduate Specialization

Customize your master’s degree with a specialization that fits your professional aspirations and personal ambitions. Just add additional, upper-division courses to your degree program, and gain skills in a related subject that complements your degree. Much like a minor, or degree concentration, a graduate specialization allows you the opportunity to examine an additional area of interest. Add a specialization to your master’s degree to showcase career-specific skills that meet your professional goals.

Flexible

With no set times or locations, you can complete your coursework around your schedule.

Monthly Class Starts

CSU Global classes start every month, which means you can begin earning your degree when you’re ready.

Accelerated Courses

Every CSU Global course is just 8 weeks from beginning to end, so you can move forward faster.

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Degree Specialization in Applied Business Management

Whether you’re just starting your career in management, or you’ve already been leading a team for years, this specialization will give you the practical tools you need to take your management style to a higher level.

Courses in this Specialization

FIN500 - Principles of Finance

MGT510 - Strategy Planning

MGT535 - Managerial Communication in the Global Marketplace

HRM515 - Legal and Human Resource Dimensions of Business Management

Corresponding Master Degree Programs

Why You Should Consider a Graduate Specialization

Flexible

Monthly Class Starts

Accelerated Courses

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