Markets and Management Certificate

Program Code: U-MMST-C
Plan Type: Certificate
Department: Markets & Management
Website: markets.duke.edu

Program Summary

The Markets and Management Studies Program at Duke is designed to meet the needs of Duke undergraduates who wish to study business issues and functions in preparation for careers in business and management, banking, consulting, government, the nonprofit sector, and related graduate fields. Courses in the program emphasize three integrated themes: (1) globalization and organizational innovations in the world economy; (2) the social determinants and consequences of new or changing technologies; and (3) the effect of cross-cultural and institutional factors on management and entrepreneurship.

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Course of Study

Organizational studies in the social sciences provide an innovative, liberal arts approach to business education. The markets and management studies program is rooted in sociology, but it also includes studies in a variety of disciplines—economics, history, political science, public policy studies, ethics, and management science. Each course in the program deals in some way with the impact of different organizational forms on managing human resources, coordinating work, integrating technology, and using business networks in an increasingly competitive global economy. The four overarching learning objectives of the program are bridging theory and research, teamwork, communication skills, and active learning.

Program Enrollment

Only sophomores and juniors who have officially declared their major may enroll in the program. Enrollment must be done via the Markets and Management Studies website.

Academic Requirements

At least 7 units total to complete the certificate. At least 34 units total to earn a degree.

• Gateway (1 unit)

  • MMS 197

  • SOCIOL 258

• Core (1 unit)

  • A comprehensive list of core courses is available to students in the degree audit system.

• Capstone (1 unit)

  • MMS 450

• Electives (4 units)

  • A comprehensive list of elective courses is available to students in the degree audit system.

No more than three courses may originate in a single department (including MMS). No more than two courses that are counted toward the markets and management studies certificate may also satisfy the requirements of any major, minor, or other certificate program.