Extended Education

Applied Management partnership opportunity

If you would like to provide a customized university certificate program as professional development for the staff of your business or organization, the UM CAM is for you. The Certificate in Applied Management (CAM) was designed to provide individuals in various work environments with the opportunity to combine management studies with applications relevant to their own careers. CAM is offered in partnership with partner organizations, for employees of the partnering organization.

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Credential

• Certificate in Applied Management
Program length

• 1 to 5 years
Program features

• For Canadian citizens and permanent residents employed by our partners

Student information
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A customized certificate program

With Applied Management you can provide customized, professional development for your team members. With this program they will work on their management, team leadership, communications and industry skills as they earn a UM certificate.
Core courses and a variety of electives

Students begin with an introduction to Canadian business management, principles of team leadership and communication in business. They will also complete additional courses of your choosing. From business methodology and skills to human resource management, leadership development and specialized topics in business and management, there are courses and the opportunity to develop courses just right for you.

Program details

This program is for Canadian residents. Information for international students who wish to study with us can be found at Intensive program packages.

Businesses and organizations work with us to create and offer their own Applied Management program. Your customized professional development begins with Applied Management’s three core courses. Next, you choose electives from our many options. You may also choose to develop a customized course or courses with us.

Program courses

Determine the courses you will need to complete this program.

Core courses

Course number	Course name	Contact hours
MGMT 0100	Canadian Business: An Introduction	36
LDRS 0540	The Art and Practice of Team Leadership	36
MGMT 0520	Excellence in Communication	36

Elective courses

Choose a minimum of 72 contact hours.

Business Methodology and Skills
Course number	Course name	Contact hours
BUAN 0100	Fundamentals of Business Analysis	36
MGMT 0150	Project Management	36
MGMT 0122	The Practice of Change Management	24
MGMT 0124	Managing Organizational Change	30
FINC 0200	Introductory Accounting for Business	36
Partner courses or workshops for current or aspiring managers

Human Resource Management and Leadership Development
Course number	Course name	Contact hours
HRM 0100	Managing the Human Resource Function	36
MGMT 0110	Organizational Behaviour	36
LDRS 0510	Learning for Leaders in the 21st Century: Developing Personal Leadership	36
EESS 0274	Bridging Cultures: Indigenous Ways of Knowing	12
Partner courses or workshops on employee management and leadership

Specialized Topics in Business and Management
Course number	Course name	Contact hours
MGMT 0190	Quality Assurance Planning	36
MGMT 0192	Quality Improvement: Principles and Procedures	36
BUAN 0920	Special Topics: Indigenous Business Perspectives and Practice	18
EEAS 0120	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	36
MGMT 0278	Business Disruptors: Current Issues	36
Partner courses or workshops on specialized workplace needs and priorities

Industry-Specific Training
Course number	Course name	Contact hours
COUN 0100	Foundations of Case Management	21
MGMT 0292	Building the Business Case for Advanced Manufacturing	36
MGMT 0976	Special Topics in Industry-Specific Training Up to	36
Partner courses or workshops supporting professional development in the given industry

Learn more

If you would like to find out how you can provide your employees with professional development in your own Applied Management program, contact us today.