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Strategic Management Certificate (Graduate)

Strategic Management Certificate (Graduate) 

Gain experience in management to propel your career to the next level with the Certificate Program Strategic Management in the Fox School of Business at Temple University. This nine-credit graduate certificate focuses on management theory and practice and is one of three certificate programs comprising core MBA courses.  

You’ll research the drivers of employee performance and commitment—both direct—employee attitudes and motivation—and indirect—organizational culture, climate and leadership—and learn about their practical application in the workplace. The curriculum comprises three courses that emphasize the critical skills necessary for developing and implementing successful business strategies in the workplace. 

Who should enroll in the Strategic Management certificate?  

This program is tailored for current business professionals who want to hone their expertise in strategic management through MBA-level coursework but who cannot commit to the MBA program at Fox.  

Why study strategic management in the Fox School of Business? 

Fox is offering three related, MBA-level certificate programs focused on key aspects of business management for those professionals who wish to advance their careers. Together, the certificates comprise 27 of the 30 core credits required in the MBA program. Students have the option of applying one or more of the MBA certificates toward the MBA program at Fox. 

Strategic Management Learning Outcomes  

The strategic management certificate learning outcomes include 

  • how effective leadership materially contributes to the achievement of strategic organizational objectives;  

  • how leaders can influence individual and group behavior;  

  • improving self-awareness to facilitate the positive workplace experiences of employees; 

  • the analytical frameworks of strategic management to assess an industry and the relevant competitor strategies; and 

  • the role effective marketing strategies play in bridging the gap between the production and consumption sectors of the economy. 

Pathway to an MBA  

The Strategic Management certificate introduces students to key concepts in management theory and practice and provides a valuable credential for advancing or entering a career in management. It can be taken on its own or stacked with the Operational Management and Financial Management graduate certificates to fulfill up to 27 of the 30 core credits required for Fox’s online or part-time MBA programs. 

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Program Format & Curriculum 

The Strategic Management Certificate (Graduate) will be offered in a hybrid format, with some courses complete in person; however, most will be available online. Students will complete three MBA–level courses as part of the curriculum, totaling nine credit hours.  

  • Leading Organizations (3 credits) 

  • Business Strategy in a Global Environment (3 credits) 

  • Marketing Management/Strategy (3 credits) 

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Careers 

Temple University maintains strong ties with employers, both within the city of Philadelphia and beyond, who have employed, or currently employ, former Temple students. Graduates of the Fox School of Business have gone on to work for a variety of employers, including 

  • Temple University, 

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Certificate Program offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

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View the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

Program Contact

Alexander Stein, assistant professor of marketing in the Fox School of Business, is the contact for this certificate. 
Email:  
Phone: 215-348-4356

Accreditation

The Fox School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1934.

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