The development of cross-cultural understanding and communication is necessary for them to successfully compete in and reap the benefits of a global society. The Graduate Certificate in Public and Private Management for International Students, offers a one-year program for professionals with degrees earned outside the United States, to learn management concepts and skills from an American perspective. The curriculum is organized around core courses, an internship and elective courses. The internship is a twenty hour per week experiential learning opportunity which integrates the student into the American business community. In the immediate area, there are six Fortune 500 companies and five of The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America.
Students take two academic courses during each term and complete a three term internship.
Students typically receive a stipend for their internship. The program of study involves eight courses that may be completed in one year. This graduate certificate program is designed for students whose undergraduate degrees have been earned at foreign colleges and universities. The largest city in the state of Alabama, Birmingham is a thriving metropolis with a population of approximately one million. Birmingham has an international airport served by six major airlines, Amtrak, and three major interstate highways.