Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management

The graduate certificate in strategic management program prepares future business leaders with strategic management principles by emphasizing the executive manager’s perspective and evaluating the strategy of various types of organizations in the global economy. The curriculum covers key areas associated with strategic management, including corporate strategy, competitive strategy, corporate political and nonmarket strategy, business and government relations, strategic decision making, strategic networks, and strategic leadership. The program is recommended for individuals interested in the fields of consulting, business development, corporate strategy, corporate political strategy, sustainability, strategic compliance, and business and government relations.

Visit the program website for additional information.

Visit the School of Business website for admissions information.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

The GW School of Business
Attn: Graduate Admissions
2201 G Street, NW, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20052

Contact for questions:

business@gwu.edu
202-994-1212
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

Visit the School of Business website for additional admissions information.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including one 3-credit required course and 9 credits in selective/elective courses.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
MBAD 6288	Strategic Management (or SMPP 6290 in topic Strategy Concepts)
Two courses selected from the following:
SMPP 6202	Business-Government Relations
SMPP 6290	Special Topics (Strategic Leadership & Social Capital)
SMPP 6290	Special Topics (Strategic Negotiations in Society)
Elective
Once course selected from the following:
IBUS 6401	International Business Strategy
MGT 6253	Leadership and Executive Development
MKTG 6255	Strategic Brand Management
SMPP 6210	Strategic Environmental Management
SMPP 6218	Topics in Business and Society
SMPP 6290	Special Topics (Strategic Networking)