Full-Time Professor
Orlando Cerda
Master · Management
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SACSCOC-accredited institution
Diplomado
Managua
Diplomado in Principles of Management
Planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling — functional and process approach.
40
hours
SP
Language
1
Campus
14:1
Student-faculty ratio
Program information
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A U.S. degree.
Accredited by SACSCOC — the same commission that accredits universities across the United States.
Earned in Nicaragua.
San Marcos and Managua campuses. No visa, no relocation, no leaving your family behind.
About the program
What you'll
study
This diplomado presents a combination of current and traditional perspectives on management within an organization, built around a functional and process-based approach.
Topics include basic management principles and the theory of management functions in planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling.
It is aimed at helping participants understand and apply concepts from the functional areas of local and global business.
Who it's for
Professionals and organizational leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in strengthening their business management skills.
Program facts
Duration
40 hours
Language
Spanish
Format
Hybrid · 6–8 pm
Campus
Managua
Intakes
Varies by program and campus — confirm with an advisor
Awarded by
Keiser University, accredited by SACSCOC
Learning outcomes
What you'll
be able to do
Evolution of management
How modern management theory developed and how it applies today.
Ethical business conduct
Principles of ethical and professional business behavior.
Diverse workforces
Managing employees in a multicultural environment.
Decision-making
How managers use decision processes for planning.
Organizational structure
Characteristics of structure and control.
Leadership styles
Applying HR management including motivation techniques.
Curriculum
How the program
is structured
Module 1 · Managers and management
Managers and management · The evolution of managerial thought · Values, attitudes, emotions and culture: the manager as a person
Module 2 · Ethics and diversity
Ethics and social responsibility · Managing diverse employees in a multicultural environment · Management in the global environment
Module 3 · Planning and strategy
Decision-making, learning, creativity and entrepreneurship · The manager as planner and strategist · Value chain management: functional strategies for competitive advantage
Module 4 · Organizing and leading
Managing organizational structure and culture · Organizational control and change · Human resource management · Motivation and performance · Leadership · Effective groups and teams · Promoting effective communication · Conflict, politics and negotiation · Advanced information technology
Course sequence is indicative. Your admissions counselor will confirm the current plan of study.
Career fields
Where this
takes you
Team leadership
Moving from specialist into management.
Operations supervision
Running a department or function.
Entrepreneurship
Managing your own business properly.
Administrative management
Broad administrative responsibility.
Project coordination
Coordinating people and resources.
Career progression
A recognized credential for advancement.
Requirements
What you need
to apply
High school diploma
Bachiller or equivalent secondary qualification.
Government ID
Cédula or valid passport.
A laptop
Required for the on-campus sessions.
Completed application
Submitted online or through an advisor.
Process
Four steps
1
Let's talk
A counselor confirms this is the right program for your goals.
2
Complete your file
We guide you document by document. You never do it alone.
3
Get admitted
We review scholarship and financing options together.
4
Start classes
Registration, orientation and your first day as a Keiser student.
Who teaches you
Program faculty
Faculty
109 instructors
Our faculty combines international graduate training with active professional experience in Nicaragua.
Meet the faculty
Small classes
14:1
A 14:1 student-faculty ratio across the university. Class sizes vary by program, but you are taught in a group small enough to be known by name.
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