Business Management in STEM Certificate

Many professionals initially build a career based on expertise in a specific functional domain. Yet to advance to more senior levels of management, it is often necessary to gain exposure to a more expansive view of business operations.
In this certificate program, you will build a broad foundation of business language in seven essential areas of business management specifically important for those in science and engineering. As you progress through courses in accounting, finance, human capital, sales, marketing, strategy, and legal concepts, you’ll have the opportunity to apply key business concepts in real time in your organization to deepen your understanding of these core business topics through a technology-focused lens. By the time you complete this program you will have gained the confidence to engage in business conversations and ultimately be better prepared to make the leap to a management role.
This program draws on examples especially relevant to the science and technology industry and is a great fit for tech professionals.

Courses

Key Takeaways

Effectively communicate financial projections and performance
Communicate effectively to raise capital and structure the ownership of an organization
Analyze the financial risk and reward of projects to make go/no-go decisions
Comply with HR employment laws to effectively hire and supervise a team
Create an internal sales process and staffing plan
Drive business strategy around your organization’s objectives and future trajectory
Identify key legal components that impact organizations

What You’ll Earn

Business Management in STEM Certificate from Cornell SC Johnson School of Business
70 Professional Development Hours 7 CEU Continuing Education Units CEUs

Who Should Enroll

Entrepreneurs
Tech industry professionals
Researchers
Scientists
Engineers
Clinicians
PhD students seeking to move into business
Individual contributors looking for career advancement opportunities

Total Investment

$3,600 with monthly payment options available
4 months to complete all the courses

How To Enroll

Additional enrollment information coming soon.