Strategic Organizational Management

One of the biggest challenges facing human resource managers or anyone with a leadership role in business management is developing organizational structures in which people can function effectively and comfortably. New strategies for organizational structure demonstrate how a one-size-fits-all philosophy is outdated. Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies offers a concentration that delves into the changing face of organizations, how management and leadership function in an evolving business world, and how communication and other critical elements of business are carried out within these organizational structures. This program is designed for human resource professionals, as well as those in management and leadership positions or who aspire to such roles.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (Choose 4 Courses)

• COMM ST 250 Team Leadership and Decision Making
• COMM ST 363 Bargaining and Negotiation
• ORG BEH 307 Leadership Principles and Practice
• ORG BEH 311 Organizational Change
• ORG BEH 367 Strategic Planning and Management
• ORG BEH 368 Project Management
• ORG BEH 370 Quality and Performance Excellence
• ORG BEH 390 Topics in Workplace Relations: Labor and Employee Relations
• ORG BEH 391 Topics in Management: Negotiating Strategies

To register for this program, please complete an Academic Plan form (PDF Format) and a Registration form (PDF Format).

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