Certificate in Franchise Management

Certificate in Franchise Management

On-Campus Format

Learn the fundamental theories, models, and practices that prepare you to confidently manage and succeed in a franchise environment.

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The Franchise Management program includes asynchronous online courses and an in-person classroom learning component.

Georgetown’s Certificate in Franchise Management is designed for all individuals seeking to learn about franchising, the franchise model, and the key tenets of business format franchising. Our program is structured to provide you with a broader knowledge of and improved competencies in the foundational components related to franchise management. Through a blend of online learning and on-site instruction, the program integrates case studies, interactive exercises, guest speakers, and group projects to foster new insights and strategies. By the end of the program, you’ll feel confident in your ability to approach, evaluate, and effectively respond to all aspects and challenges of managing in a franchise environment.

  • Ideal for
    Professionals interested in franchising

  • Duration
    3 months to 2 years

  • Tuition
    $5,500

  • Format
    Online & on-campus classes

  • Schedule
    Thursday, Friday, Saturday and online

  • Semester of Entry
    Fall, spring, summer

Upon successful completion of the certificate, you will be able to:

  • Differentiate franchise business models
  • Determine critical success factors for managing a franchise
  • Identify and leverage emerging trends in the franchise industry
  • Analyze risk and reward to inform probability of success in franchising