Welcome to the University of Miami Ethical Business Decision-Making Certificate Program

Decision makers in the business world may have an intuitive understanding of right and wrong, but knowledge of ethical compliance is critical to the decision-making process. The University of Miami Ethical Business Decision Making Certificate Program teaches students to identify ethical issues and decision-making challenges and builds the critical thinking skills necessary to create and maintain an ethical work environment. The program discusses the conceptual framework of business ethics, explores the various rationales behind workplace decisions, and explains how ethical practices enhance confidence in business decisions and assist in goal attainment. Students will augment their problem-solving skills, hone their ability to become an effective active listener, and increase their competence to create contingency plans regarding predictable future situations. 

This program is offered through the Office of Professional Advancement at the University of Miami.

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Quick Facts About the Program

• Career Outlook

  From the smallest family-run shop to the largest Fortune 500 corporation, businesses of every size rely on managers to keep things running smoothly. These managers oversee every aspect of the company’s operation, from sales to marketing to finance, even stepping into the owner’s role when necessary. As with any business, the core is always its people, and no skill is more crucial than a manager’s ability to lead, direct, and inspire other employees. While a specialization in economics, accounting, production, or other fields can add value to a manager’s resume, the way a manager communicates with those inside and outside the company has the greatest impact on overall success. Managers understand the importance of workplace ethics, critical thinking, and the business decision process, and they utilize these skills to maximize sales and productivity. 
  
  Possessing top-notch management skills can open doors in a variety of industries including advertising, sales, construction, marketing, and industrial production, as well as in the retail and hospitality industries. The U.S. Department of Labor projects the employment rate for most management positions will either rise or remain steady between 2012 and 2022. New businesses will seek out management material, while established companies will recognize and reward managers with skill sets that reflect a more modern, forward-thinking business approach.

• What Will I Learn?

  This program explores the process of decision making and teaches the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to create a framework for enabling employees to make ethical business decisions. Students gain the competence and proficiency to apply their knowledge in varying situations, thereby building an atmosphere that reinforces ethical decision making within an organization. By cultivating cognizance of their own moral and ethical compass, students are able to rely on such when faced with challenging decisions. The program also teaches how to remove hurdles from the ethical decision-making process and how to lead by example while integrating and managing a pervasive ethical culture within an organization. 
  
  Program learning outcomes include: understanding business ethics as a basis for decision making; building skills for creating and maintaining ethics in the workplace; recognizing ethical issues and practices in an organizational setting; developing strategies for dealing effectively with uncertainty; and understanding critical thinking, the elements of critical thought, and strategies for improving the quality of thinking in the decision-making process.

• How Will I Benefit From UM's Program?

  The University of Miami Ethical Business Decision Making Certificate Program is unique in that the learning outcomes are integrated using a facilitated, hands-on approach with module deliverables and application-based written assignments. The program components are supported by cooperative learning, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on learning methods. Unlike programs based solely on theory, our program connects academics to the workplace by allowing students to experience learning applications based on real-world utilization of the program content, with the benefit of feedback from an industry professional who is an expert in the subject matter. The instructor also maintains a virtual open door to address questions, clarify program content, and interpret career learning connections. 
  
  During the course of the program, each student will create an ePortfolio of their completed assignments to showcase program learning and program outcome mastery. This is a valuable tool to demonstrate professional skills and knowledge to current or potential employers.

• Is This Program Right For Me?

  This program is perfect for executives, managers, team leaders, business owners, and other working professionals who can benefit by exploring the conceptual framework of business ethics and learning to apply the tools needed for making ethical decisions. 
  
  The online format gives students the freedom to work at their own pace, navigating through modules of content that build on topics presented in the program’s required textbooks. By reviewing custom-curated articles, websites, and other electronic materials, students will expand their knowledge and gain an understanding of current applications in the business sector. Interactive study tools allow students to review key terms and topics prior to written and objective assessments, and practice quizzes increase skill development and ready students for module tests.

• How Long Is The Program?

  The program is eight weeks in length.

• Program Format & Location

  This program is available fully online.

• Tuition & Fees

  The price for the course is $3,495 plus textbooks (approximately $220).

• Financial Assistance Options

  To learn more, please speak with an enrollment advisor at (305) 284-4000.
  
  FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPTIONS

• What Can I Do After Earning The Certificate?

  Graduates leave the program with a new skill set that will enhance their resume, increase their value to current and future employers, and showcase their active pursuit to master modern business strategies and solutions.

• What Are The Requirements To Earn The Certificate?

  High school diploma

• Required Courses

  Business Ethics for Managers, Understanding Organizational Ethics, The Social Responsibility of Corporations, Making Decisions Ethically, and Critical Thinking Essentials.

• Professional Badges

  DISPLAY YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH OUR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BADGES

   

  The Division of Continuing and International Education’s mission is to empower people to reach their full potential through lifelong and lifewide learning. Revolutionary learning experiences are created for our students to ensure that we meet the demands of the ever-changing economy. We continuously measure our programs’ core competencies, instruction, quality, standards, and service.

  The continuing education landscape has elevated an era of innovation and disruption and as such, the Office of Professional Advancement has instituted a badging system. Graduates of our programs will be able to virtually display a badge, which showcases their new skillset to prospective employers and professional colleagues.

  How does it Work?

  Badges are earned by successfully completing a certificate program through the Office of Professional Advancement. * Upon completion, you will receive an email with instructions on how to collect your badge. Once collected, you can display your badge on social media sites like LinkedIn. Any potential employer will be able to click on the badge for a list of specific skills associated with the respective certificate received.

  *Please call us for a list of approved programs.

  For more information about our career and professional development badging, please call us at 305-284-4000.

• Have Questions?

  For more information, please call 305-284-4000. Our enrollment advisors can answer any questions or schedule a meeting to discuss your goals and opportunities.