The International Business Management Certificate Program is an intensive weekend program designed for current and potential mid-to-senior level managers who want to strengthen their skills in international business. The basic objectives of this unique program are to develop, extend, and improve the ability to plan and act strategically in an international business environment; to strengthen analytical and decision-making skills in the functional areas of international marketing and finance, multinational operations, and human resource management; and to become an effective global leader in the international business arena.

This certificate is an open enrollment program. Participants can choose to enroll in the complete program or take individual courses. Students who enroll in individual courses can earn the certificate by completing all required courses within two years.

Objectives:
The International Business Management Certificate Program provides participants with the knowledge and skills to compete effectively in the ever-changing global business environment. Upon completion of the program, participants will have obtained the knowledge to assist them with the special needs of international business markets and will have developed skills to capitalize on global business opportunities in the 21st century.

Each of the courses offered as part of the International Management Certificate Program are designed to focus on strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and technology management to meet the special requirements of international business leaders. Instructors have been selected from distinguished Georgetown University faculty and international business professionals.

Program participants will:

• Cultivate knowledge and skills to compete effectively in the ever-changing global business environment
• Develop tools to work in the specialized international business markets 
• Expand analytical capability to capitalize on global business opportunities in the 21st century
• Develop skills in strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and technology management 
• Analyze various international business practices and determine appropriate strategies for working across borders

Designed For:
This certificate program is designed for professionals, executives, government employees, and entrepreneurs who would like to develop or extend their international business knowledge and strategies. Participants who are assuming new roles with international responsibilities will also benefit from this program by becoming proficient in international business transactions. The program format is designed for managers who wish to pursue international business studies without interrupting their careers.

Format:
Each course meets for 18 hours. Classes are held on Friday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm over two weekends.

Certificate Requirements:
Certification requires participants to complete the required six-course program of study within a two-year time period.

Registration:
This certificate is an open enrollment program. No application is required.  You may register for individual courses by clicking on the course links below.  See below for program prerequisites.

Program Prerequisites:
Participants in the certificate program must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent.  A TOEFL examination for non-native speakers of English is not required but students are expected to read, write and comprehend English at the graduate level to fully participate in and gain from the program.  Any requests for exceptions to these requirements must be made in writing to the program director at CCPE.

More Information:
For more information or to speak with a program advisor, please complete the Request More Information Form, send an email to ccpebusiness@georgetown.edu, or call 202.687.7000.  Participants may also be interested in individual management courses.