Professional Development
The American Management Association Certificate in Management Programs
Class Times, Fees, and Schedule Information
Nationally Recognized Courses
These AMA courses are nationally recognized and the texts have been proven effective by managers around the world. Over 160 colleges and universities across the country are presenting AMA Extension Institute courses.
Through our hard work and the responsiveness of the community, we are proud to announce that UNM Continuing Education & Community Services is ranked 3rd in the country out of over 160 other participating universities in the AMA program
The Certificate in Management
For the past ten years, the UNM Continuing Education Professional Development Program and the American Management Association have worked in cooperation to provide professional management courses. Together, they have developed two Certificate in Management programs; these programs are designed to meet the needs of working professionals seeking to learn state-of-the-art, business related skills.
The AMA programs offered are in the following areas:
The program is a skills-oriented learning opportunity, and the curriculum represents the essential core of management education. The AMA courses are nationally recognized for their comprehensiveness and quality, and our faculty are professionals with established business experience as well as excellent teaching skills.
The Quality Service section was implemented during the Summer of 1993. Students enrolled in the AMA program prior to the Summer semester are not responsible for completing the Quality Service section. Students enrolling in the program beginning with the Summer 1993 semester are required to take one class from the Quality Service section to receive their certification.
To earn the Certificate in Management, the student is required to successfully complete six American Management Association courses offered through the Professional Development Program, with at least one course from each of the areas listed above
The Advanced Certificate
An Advanced Certificate in Management may be obtained by successfully completing three additional AMA courses, for a total of nine courses.
Class Times, Fees and Schedule
Each semester, a variety of UNM/AMA courses will be offered in each area of concentration. Unless otherwise indicated, courses will meet for a total of 12 contact hours. The fee for each course is $285, which includes an AMA course text. To complete the certificate program requirements, the courses may be taken in any order, and there is no time limit for completion of the program.
UNM/AMA Faculty
The University of New Mexico has added the critical element of experience to increase the effectiveness of the Management program. Our faculty are professionals with business experience who share a common background as consultants to business and industry.
Fall 1998 American Management Association Course Offerings
1013 Creating a Competitive Advantage through Innovation (QS)
Innovation is essential to organizational survival in today’s competitive world. Whether the innovation is a small process improvement or a breakthrough product or service idea that has "home run" potential, its success depends on a manager’s ability to encourage, manage, nurture and guide those innovations.
This course will show you how to take products, services or processes from idea to successful implementation. You’ll discover how successful innovators combine vision and street smarts to select high-potential ideas, gain support, locate sources, schedule a project, inspire and reward an innovative team, and prepare for the next generation of improvements. You’ll learn how senior managers, mid-level managers, supervisors, and grass roots innovators work together to spark creativity and lobby for the innovative ideas that keep customers coming back.
With the aid of surveys, checklists and worksheets, you will learn about the innovation process, build your skills, and create a blueprint for action that you can use on the job to nurture innovation.
$285
| A: | Thurs,
Aug 27-Sept 17 6:00-9:00pm |
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Kelli Livermore, BA
1100 How to Build High-Performance Teams (GM)
Productivity + Creativity + Empowerment = Teamwork
Genuine teamwork is far more than an "employee involvement device." It is a surefire way to improve the quality of work life and to achieve your most challenging business objectives.
You will:
$285
| A: | Wed,
Sept 23-Oct 14 6:00-9:00pm |
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David Hutchison, MBA
1200 Personal Strategies for Managing Stress (GM)
Deal with the stress that is inevitable at work, at home, and in all environments, then turn it to your advantage. Dozens of fill-in charts, forms, and action plans help you measure, identify, and relieve your stress. Respond productively to virtually all problems and challenges, without getting stressed out.
Topics include:
$285
| A: | Wed,
Aug 26-Sept 16 6:00-9:00pm |
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David Hutchison, MBA
1302 How to Speak Persuasively (GM)
Enthusiasm, commitment, and confidence are essential when you present your ideas in front of a group or in individual consultations. This course will help you understand the dynamics of speaking effectively to persuade and motivate. Learn how to make your presentations and meetings smoother, more professional, and more successful with the use of visual images, a positive speaking style, eye contact, and body movement. Practice listening to questions and giving good answers.
Topics include:
$285
| A: | Tues,
Oct 6-27 6:00-9:00pm |
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Anne-Marie Werner-Smith, Ph.D.
1305 How to Sharpen Your Business Writing Skills (GM)
Organizing your ideas logically, structuring attention-grabbing sentences, persuading your reader with action words, selling your ideas with authority, improving your overall style and more will be covered in this course. Craft memos, reports, and proposals that command attention and get results. These proven guidelines will make your written communication more forceful, confident and convincing.
You will:
$285
| A: | Tues,
Nov 3-Nov 24 6:00-9:00pm |
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Anne-Marie Werner-Smith, PhD
1306 The Grammar and Proofreading Course (GM)
Writing effectively and efficiently is the hallmark of a true professional. Learn positive, practical methods for improving your professional writing style. Overcome the two common writing problems that waste time and money - procrastination and impulsive writing. This course focuses on the how-to keys to writing, from putting the first words on paper to the final polishing and proofreading.
Topics include:
$285
| A: | Tues,
Sept 8-29 6:00-9:00pm |
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Anne-Marie Werner-Smith, Ph.D
1400 Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers (MFC)
This course will give you a firm understanding of financial and accounting terms, techniques and practices - even if you have no financial background. Each chapter explains and illustrates the basics: interpreting financial statements, calculating inventory costs and the costs of goods sold, understanding stocks and bonds, determining company profitability using ratio analysis techniques, detailing cash flow, and more.
You will:
$285
| A: | Tues,
Oct 20-Nov 17 6:00-9:00pm |
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Emil A. Radosevich, MBA
1401 Beyond the Basics: Intermediate Finance and Accounting (MFC)
This course is specifically designed to help nonfinancial managers broaden and add to their basic financial and accounting skills. You will build on the knowledge that you already have, and won’t get bogged down with technical terminology.
You will:
$285
| A: | Thurs,
Oct 22-Nov 12 6:00-9:00pm |
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Emil Radosevich, MBA
