Management Made: Your Career Upgrade
Rise from the ranks to run the show.
Graduate from team member to team leader with Owens’ Management Certificate. Ic, you’ll build expertise in core business principles. Evolve into a confident, results-driven professional with the communication skills and decision-making abilities that make effective managers indispensable to organizational success across every sector.
Traits of top managers:
- Initiative: Guide teams, make informed decisions and take ownership of projects.
- Interpersonal Skills: Clearly convey ideas, listen actively and build healthy workplace relationships.
- Adaptability: Analyze challenges, implement solutions and adjust to changing environments with ease.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award type
Technical Certificate
Department
Department of Business Technologies
Required credit hours
30-31
What to Expect
18
Credit hours, typically completed over 2 semesters
86%
Owens Community College alumni employed two years after graduation
$9,294
Average net price for students, below the national average for 2-year colleges
From Business Basics to Management Mastery
In your first semester, you’ll dig into the essentials—financial accounting, contemporary business practices and principles of management—while sharpening your communication skills through college composition or a critical thinking seminar. As you move into your second semester, you’ll gain the tools to make sound financial decisions and lead people effectively with managerial accounting, business law and human resource management. Additionally, you’ll master Excel spreadsheet applications—a must-have skill for any manager.
Take your skills directly into your career or continue on to earn an associate degree. The credits you earn in this certificate transfer seamlessly into Owens’ Business Management Technology, AAS degree.
Career Outcomes
Graduate ready to drive results in leadership roles as an assistant manager, office supervisor, team lead or operations coordinator across industries—retail, healthcare, finance, hospitality or manufacturing.
If you’re ready to be your own boss, channel your business acumen to launch your own venture or build a thriving freelance operation.
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In Their Words
“Dr. David Seeger, adjunct faculty in the School of Business, embodies the ambitious professor who wants to push boundaries and try new things for the betterment of the student body.”
Aden Hersh, Business Technologies, ’25
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a global business education accrediting body that recognizes excellence in business education through continuous improvement.