Management Principles and Practices Program

Overview

Stand out in today’s job market with in-demand management and leadership skills

The Management Principles and Practices program teaches core foundational skills and best practices for you to lead your organization to success. Learn how to effectively manage, lead and strategize to stand out in today’s changing business environment.

Develop essential skills and best practices for supervision and management
Explore the purpose and impact of strategic communication
Earn a certificate with online learning that fits your life

McMaster Continuing Education Business Program Highlights

Program highlights Learn More

Best practices in management, supervision and leadership
Convenient online courses to fit your life
Taught by industry experts
Open enrolment program

McMaster Continuing Education Business Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn Learn More

Effective personal management skills
Communication strategies
Best practices and standards knowledge

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Who should take this program?

Anyone with prior business and/or experience
Anyone working in finance, business, administration, government, public service, marketing, trades, transportation, production, retail and wholesale, and/or customer service
New and current managers or supervisors
Anyone interested in professional development

What are the career opportunities?

Earning a Certificate in Management Principles and Practices can lead to a rewarding position such as:

Sales Managers
Assistant Managers
Business Development Managers
Restaurant and Food Service Managers
Project Managers
Project Coordinators
Product Managers
Program Managers
Controllers
Finance Managers
Operations and Warehouse Managers
Warehouse Supervisors
Quality Assurance Managers
Marketing Managers

Management Principles and Practices skills can be used in a variety of industries, including:

Corporate and Sales
Retail and Wholesale Trade
Customer Service
Restaurant and Food Service
Operations
Transportation
Agricultural
Manufacturing
Administrative Services
Financial and Business Services
Communications and Marketing
Health Care
Public Administration

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CERTIFICATE in Management Principles and Practices

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McMaster Continuing Education Management Principles and Practices Certificate

Certificate in Management Principles and Practices

Earn the Certificate in Management Principles and Practices by completing 15 academic units from the courses listed below.

Note: Students must complete 3 core courses (9 units) and 6 units of elective study.

Elective options:

Two 3.0 units courses (CCD 103 or ICL 103) or
One 3.0 unit course (CCD 103 or ICL 103) and 3.0 units from the Essential courses listed below

Core Courses (Complete all 3)

3.0 UNITS

MGT 201
Management Fundamentals

3.0 UNITS

MGT 202
Strategic Communication

3.0 UNITS

MGT 203
Change Management

Elective Courses (Complete 6 academic units)

3.0 UNITS

CCD 103
Design Thinking

3.0 UNITS

ICL 103
Intercultural Workplaces

*The below listed Essentials courses are 0.5 unit each

UNITS

ESS 877
Negotiation Skills

UNITS

ESS 835
Emotional Intelligence at Work

UNITS

ESS 899
Conflict Resolution In The Workplace

UNITS

ESS 804
Strategic Planning Fundamentals

UNITS

ESS 834
Giving & Receiving Constructive Feedback

UNITS

ESS 809
Gender-Inclusive Communication & Collaboration

*The below listed Essentials courses are 1.0 unit each

UNITS

ESS 902
Coaching and Mentoring

UNITS

ESS 874
Finance For Non-Financial Managers

UNITS

ESS 862
Creative & Critical Thinking

CERTIFICATE of professional Learning in Management Principles and Practices

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McMaster Continuing Education Management Principles and Practices Certificate of Professional Learning

Certificate of Professional Learning in Management Principles and Practices

Earn the Certificate of Professional Learning in Management Principles and Practices by completing all 3 required courses listed below.

Core Courses (Complete all 3)

3.0 UNITS

MGT 201
Management Fundamentals

3.0 UNITS

MGT 202
Strategic Communication

3.0 UNITS

MGT 203
Change Management

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Management Principles and Practices Courses

Advance your career with online Management Principles and Practices courses

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Core Courses

3.0 UNITS

MGT 201
Management Fundamentals

3.0 UNITS

MGT 202
Strategic Communication

3.0 UNITS

MGT 203
Change Management

Elective Courses

3.0 UNITS

CCD 103
Design Thinking

3.0 UNITS

ICL 103
Intercultural Workplaces

UNITS

ESS 902
Coaching and Mentoring

UNITS

ESS 877
Negotiation Skills

UNITS

ESS 835
Emotional Intelligence at Work

UNITS

ESS 899
Conflict Resolution In The Workplace

UNITS

ESS 804
Strategic Planning Fundamentals

UNITS

ESS 834
Giving & Receiving Constructive Feedback

UNITS

ESS 874
Finance For Non-Financial Managers

UNITS

ESS 862
Creative & Critical Thinking

UNITS

ESS 809
Gender-Inclusive Communication & Collaboration

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Management Principles and Practices Schedule

This schedule table displays courses planned to be offered this year and is a guide to planning your courses for the academic year. Please note: Spring term registration opens mid-March and Fall/Winter term registration opens mid-July. The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information. The cost for Management Principles and Practices Program courses is $295 – $895 per course.

Learning format definitions:

VC = Virtual Classroom learning format
O = Online learning format
OSS = Online Self-Study learning format

For more information about our learning formats and to choose a format that works best for you, please visit our Learning Formats page.

Management Principles and Practices Schedule
Course Name (Course Code)	Winter 2023	Spring 2023
Management Fundamentals (MGT 201)
Strategic Communication (MGT 202)		Date: Jun 19 – Sep 17 Format: O
Change Management (MGT 203)
Design Thinking (CCD 103)		Date: May 8 – Aug 6 Format: O
Intercultural Workplaces (ICL 103)
Coaching and Mentoring (ESS 902)	Date: Mon-Tue, Jan 30 – Feb 7 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Format: VC
Negotiation Skills (ESS 877)		Date: Wed-Thu, May 10-11 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Format: VC
Emotional Intelligence at Work (ESS 835)	Date: Thu & Fri, Jan 19-20 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Format: VC	Date: Mon-Tues, June 19-20 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Format: VC
Conflict Resolution In The Workplace (ESS 899)		Date: Mon-Tues, May 1-2 Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Format: VC
Strategic Planning Fundamentals (ESS 804)		Date: Tues-Wed, June 13-14 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Format: VC
Giving & Receiving Constructive Feedback (ESS 834)	Date: Tue-Wed, Apr 25-26 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Format: VC
Finance For Non-Financial Managers (ESS 874)	Date: Tue-Wed, Apr 4-12 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Format: VC
Creative & Critical Thinking (ESS 862)		Date: Thu-Fri, June 15-23 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Format: VC
Gender-Inclusive Communication & Collaboration (ESS 809)		Date :Wed-Thu, June 7-8 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Format: VC