American Management Association (AMA) University Certificate Programs
Quality Management Education...at a Campus Near You!Join more than 300,000 professionals who have enriched their careers through AMA's University Certificate Program. This unique partnership between AMA and Bucks County Community College makes quality management training more convenient, accessible and affordable for today's managers.
Perfect for Continuing Education Students!- Learn the latest management thinking and best practices based on AMA's proven self-study content and delivered by experienced faculty
- Exchange ideas and viewpoints with your peers
- Gain tangible recognition - receive a joint certificate from Bucks County Community College in cooperation with AMA.
- Designed for today's business professional, they encompass the spectrum of management best practices...and are backed by AMA's more than 80 years of management education experience.
The Office of Continuing Education at Bucks County Community College is pleased to sponsor American Management Association (AMA) University Certificate Programs designed to assist individuals in learning up-to-date management skills in essential areas of business using materials written by industry experts.
Students must complete a total of six courses within 2 years from a combination of required courses and electives (75-90 hours total; no more than 2 electives can be 7.5 hours). Offerings will vary from semester to semester. In general, required courses will be offered each fall, and a variety of electives will be offered through the spring and summer sessions. Courses may not be applied toward more than one certificate.
University Certificate Programs
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Individual courses may be taken on a non-certificate basis.
ALL ONLINE! New section begins each month:
C32 - 9/16-11/6
C33 - 10/21-12/11
C34 - 11/11-1/11/2010
$299 each course (includes text)
Communication Skills for Managers
Utilize techniques to improve your communication skills by increasing reading, writing, speaking, and listening proficiency.
Edward Kropp, Ed.D., PMP
WSMCE 3500
Approved Hours: 15 (CAC, Act 48)
Fair, Square & Legal A Manager's Guide to Safe Hiring, Managing & Firing Practices
Understand key aspects of employment law to manage safely and avoid legal liability.
Jack
Lampman, MSM
WSMCE 3575
Finance & Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers
Learn key financial concepts and relate them to the financial management actions necessary for the nonfinancial manager.
Sharon deFonteny, B.S.
WSMCE 3502/ Approved Hours: 15 (CPA)
First Level Leadership
Develop concepts and skills to lead a dynamic workforce at the first management level. Learn to make the transition from supervisor to leader, motivate and retain employees, lead through influence, manage teams for competitive advantage, and guide the change process.
Douglas
Rosentrater, M.A., BCCC faculty
WSMCE 3503/ Approved Hours: 15 (CAC)
First Line Supervision
Develop skills to orient, train, coach, and manage employees using self-assessments, action plans and relevant work examples.
Patrick Abel
WSMCE 3504
Fundamentals of Human Resources Management
Gain skills to develop a human resources plan based on organizational needs. Understand the key aspects of staffing, training and compensation practices.
Frederick D. Tweed, M.S., SPHR
WSMCE 3505
How to Plan & Manage Your Company Budget
Develop and maintain an effective budgeting system.
Sharon deFonteny, B.S.
WSMCE 3541/ Approved Hours: 15 (CPA)
How to Sharpen Your Business Writing Skills
Employ techniques to research, draft, compose, and edit professional documents. Follow guidelines for writing appropriate and effective e-mail and learn to conduct on-line research.
Patrick Abel
WSMCE 3510/ Approved Hours: 15
(Act 48, CAC)
Leadership Skills for Managers
Develop leadership skills using empowerment and coaching relationships. Learn to manage change and diversity to create a productive group.
Jack
Lampman, MSM
WSMCE 3508/ Approved Hours: 15 (CAC)
Skills for Success
Strengthen your decision-making, inter-personal communication, listening, people and time management skills. Upon completing this course you'll project a more confident, more capable takecharge attitude.
Leslie Robison, Certified
Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization
(CPO-CD)
WSMCE 3509 C30/ Approved Hours: 15
(Act 48, CAC)
