- Students enrolled in a certificate program requiring completion of 30 semester hours may apply up to 12 hours of other undergraduate or graduate coursework toward meeting certificate requirements as long as the restriction above applies. That is, students may not use major area credits to fulfill certificate requirements.
- Students in 30-hour certificate programs who choose to earn credit by examination may earn up to 12 hours of credit through passing CLEP or departmental examinations in areas where such examinations exist.
- Students in certificate programs requiring completion of 15 semester hours may apply for up to 6 hours of other undergraduate or graduate coursework toward meeting certificate requirements as long as the restriction above applies. That is, students may not use major area credits to fulfill certificate requirements.
- Students in certificate programs requiring completion of 15 semester hours may choose to earn up to 6 semester hours of credit by examination through passing CLEP or departmental examinations in areas where such examinations exist.
Students transferring to Macon State College from other schools must meet all criteria for admission to certificate programs as outlined above and are subject to stated transfer credit policies.
CURRICULUM FOR THE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS (CAREER)
Students completing this curriculum must satisfy Learning Support requirements in English, Math, and Reading unless exempted.
- ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I Credit: 3 hours
- ACCT 2102 - Principles of Accounting II Credit: 3 hours
- ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit: 3 hours OR ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit: 3 hours
- ENGL 1101 - English Composition I Credit: 3 hours
- ITEC 2201 - Business Information Applications Credit: 3 hours
Select one of the following:
Electives Credit: 12 hours
Select from ACCT, BUSA, ECON, ITEC (except ITEC 2210), MGMT, or MKTG. For a concentration in ACCT, MGMT, or MKTG, select three electives from that discipline.
Total Hours: 30
NOTE:
Courses taken toward the completion of this certificate may not be used for credit toward completion of another certificate offered by the School of Business.
CURRICULUM FOR THE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CAREER)
Students completing this curriculum must satisfy Learning Support requirements in English, Math, and Reading unless exempted.
- ENGL 1101 - English Composition I Credit: 3 hours
- ITEC 2215 - Introduction to Information Technology Credit: 3 hours
- ITEC 2260 - Intro to Computer Programming Credit: 3 hours
- ITEC 2270 - Application Development Credit: 3 hours
- ITEC 2320 - Networking Essentials Credit: 3 hours
- ITEC 2380 - Web Development Credit: 3 hours
Select one of the following:
- MATH 1101- Introduction to Mathematical Modeling Credits: 3 hours
- MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credit: 3 hours
Select one of the following:
ITEC Electives Credit - 6 Hours
Select from any ITEC 2000-level or higher courses.
Total Hours: 30
LEAN PROFESSIONAL (CERTIFICATE)
Entrance Requirements
- College level credit for Elementary Statistics (such as Macon State College’s MATH 1200)
Transfer Credit Policy
Up to six hours of previous college level for credit courses may be used toward the requirements of the certificate. Students must have received at least a “C” in any course for which they are requesting transfer credit.
Program of Study
The LPC program of study consists of 5 for-credit college level courses (3 credit hours each) designed to prepare students for positions as facilitators and leaders in an organization’s lean transformation efforts.
Curriculum for Lean Professional Certificate
- MGMT 3101 - Business Statistics Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 3165 - Production and Operations Management Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 4171 - Introduction to Lean/Six Sigma Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 4173 - Advanced Lean/Six Sigma Credit: 3 hours
Select one of the following:
- MGMT 4172 - Advanced Six Sigma Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 4174 - Introduction to Lean Process Improvement Credit: 3 hours
Total Hours: 15
NOTES:
- Students entering the Lean Professional Certificate (LPC) program are assumed to be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- LPC students need a strong foundation in statistics. Even those students who have taken statistics in the past are STRONGLY encouraged to repeat the statics course unless they are VERY confident in their abilities.
- Courses taken toward the completion of this certificate may not be used for credit toward completion of another certificate offered by the School of Business.
LEAN TRANSFORMATION (CERTIFICATE)
Transfer Credit Policy
Up to 12 hours of previous college level for credit courses may be used toward the requirements of the certificate. Students must have received at least a “C” in any course for which they are requesting transfer credit.
Curriculum for Lean Transformation Certificate
- BUSA 2105 -Communicating in the Business Environment Credit: 3 hours
- ITEC 2201 - Business Information Applications Credit: 3 hours
- MATH 1200 - Elementary Statistics Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 3101 - Business Statistics Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 3141 - Principles of Management Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 3155 - Organizational Behavior Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 3165 - Production and Operations Management Credit : 3 hours
- MGMT 4171 - Introduction to Lean/Six Sigma Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 4173 - Lean/Six Sigma Capstone Project Credit: 3 hours
Select one of the following:
- MGMT 4172 - Advanced Six Sigma Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 4174 - Introduction to Lean Process Improvement Credit: 3 hours
Total Hours: 30
NOTE:
Courses taken toward the completion of this certificate may not be used for credit toward completion of another certificate offered by the School of Business.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (CERTIFICATE)
Entrance Requirements
College credit from an accredited institution that satisfies all entry prerequisite courses required.
Transfer Credit
Up to twelve hours of previous college level for-credit courses may be used toward the requirements of this certificate.
Program of Study
The Supply Chain Management Certificate Program consists of 30 for-credit college level courses that must be completed within 24 consecutive months.
Curriculum for Supply Chain Management Certificate
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MATH 1200 - Elementary Statistics Credit: 3 hours
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MGMT 3101 - Business Statistics Credit: 3 hours
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MGMT 3141 - Principles of Management Credit: 3 hours
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MGMT 3165 - Production and Operations Management Credit: 3 hours
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MGMT 4183 - Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Credit: 3 hours
Select one MATH course from the following:
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MATH 1101 - Introduction to Mathematical Modeling Credit: 3 hours
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MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credit: 3 hours
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MATH 1113 - Precalculus Credit: 3 hours
Select two electives from the following:
- ITEC 3340 - Business Analysis Using Excel Credit: 3hours
- MGMT 4171 - Introduction to Six Sigma Credit: 3 hours
- MGMT 4181 - Service Management Credit: 3 hours
Courses taken toward the completion of this certificate may not be used for credit toward completion of another certificate offered by the School of Business.
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