Career Success in Organizations

Preparing students for success

 

No matter their major, all UNI students will work within some form of an organization during their careers. Whether a for-purpose, for-profit, or governmental entity, knowledge of factors that influence how organizations operate helps employees more effectively contribute to the mission of the organization. The purpose of this certificate is to provide a broad understanding of organizations including factors that influence decision making, levels of responsibility, data and written/unwritten rules that govern operations, and professional expectations for communicating and interacting within the organization.

Decision-making in Organizations (complete one of the following)

CourseTitle
Introduction to Business Economics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Public Administration
Leadership and Management in Public Service
Work Psychology: Well-Being
Work Psychology: Performance

Responsibility in Organizations (complete one of the following)

CourseTitle
Economics of Social Issues
Financial Skills for Smart Living
Overview of Entrepreneurship
Public Budgeting

Numbers in Organizations (complete one of the following)

CourseTitle
Introduction to Information Systems
Modern Tools for Exploring Data
Principles of Financial Accounting

Communications in Organizations (complete one of the following)

CourseTitle
Introduction to Workplace Writing
Business Communication

Total Hours 12