Athletic & Outdoor Industry Graduate Certificate
The Athletic & Outdoor Industry Graduate Certificate provides students with a tool kit and an understanding of the culture, process, terminology and what it takes to succeed in a hyper competitive industry. The A&O Industry Graduate Certificate helps students prepare for careers in the A&O industry or advance their career by providing an overview of a go-to-market strategy, and help them expand their network of industry contacts.
The program differentiates itself with strong industry engagement and experiential learning. Industry professionals actively participate in the classroom as teachers, guest speakers and mentors offering tangible examples and insights.
The A&O certificate was designed as a complement to a School of Business graduate program including the MBA, MSGSCM, or MSF. It can also be taken as a stand-alone; priority is given to students enrolled in School of Business graduate programs.
Requirements
Industry or related experience or education is strongly preferred.
Required Courses
Electives*
Choose 12 credits from the following:
| BA 526 | MBA International Experience | 5 |
| BTA 519 | Managerial Analytics | 4 |
| GSCM 511 | Principles of Strategic Global Sourcing | 4 |
| GSCM 513 | Principles of Strategic Global Logistics | 4 |
| GSCM 517 | Supply Chain International Field Study | 4 |
| Mgmt 521S/Mgmt 521 | Design Thinking for Social Innovation | 4 |
| Mgmt 523S | Storytelling and Impact Measurement for Social Innovation | 4 |
| Mgmt 535 | Principles of Sustainability in the Athletic & Outdoor Industry | 4 |
| Mktg 514 | Selling and Sales Leadership | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
*MBA students will need to choose an elective class that is not currently required as part of the MBA program.
Total Credit Hours: 20