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Program Information

The role of the traditional supervisor is changing. There is a growing demand for qualified supervisors with leadership, team building and problem solving skills. This supervisor must be able to balance the need to meet organizational goals while maintaining a motivated workforce. This program is intended to develop these skills and qualifications.

The program will develop students with the skills and understanding to be successful in supervisory, leadership, and management positions in business, government, health care and education. The career opportunities are endless.

This program has August and January entry dates.

Program Description

This program was developed to provide working adults with the skills and understanding necessary to be effective in supervisory and management positions in business, industry, government, and health care. Courses in this program are offered at various times to accommodate work schedules.

Instruction is designed to provide skills in leadership techniques, project management, motivation, quality, business organization, employee relations, and human resource management.

Within this program, four certificates are offered:

• Human Resource Certificate - 15 credits
• Organizational Leadership Certificate – 36 credits
• Supervisor’s Certificate – 24 credits
• Supervisor’s Major Certificate – 41 credits

For further information, see Short-Term Training Certificate section of the college catalog.

Core courses are offered in an 8-week accelerated format (24 class hours per course). Expect extensive homework requirements outside of class time. For example, you will receive an assignment due at the first class meeting.

Program Admission Requirements

• COMPASS pre-entry assessment

For detailed requirements, click on the Admission Requirements link toward the top of this page or call one of our Enrollment Assistants at 1-800-547-2882.

Note: Students who interrupt their education for at least one semester are required to reapply with the Admissions Office.

Helpful Academic Background

• Business courses
• Computer literacy
• Communication skills
• Business math

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For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346.

For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246.