In the 21st century, success in business means more than making a profit. Every organization-for-profit, not-for-profit, private, public, corporate, entrepreneur, or small business has a responsibility to stakeholders within the organization and to the various stakeholder groups and communities served. JFKU School of Management students learn about the importance of social responsibility and how they can make a meaningful contribution through their professional endeavors.
Your interest in JFKU indicates that you are serious about creating a career that not only provides you with important and interesting work and a good quality of life. You are also interested in making a difference in the world. You want a good education that prepares you for promotional and leadership opportunities in your current career, launches you into a new career, or gives you the knowledge, skills and confidence to start a new business.
Our learning community is lively, diverse, and supportive. Our small classes create opportunities for you to learn from our
scholar-practitioner faculty, who actively engage you in sharing real-world knowledge and experience; your experience and that of your colleagues and peers makes a significant contribution to our classrooms. As you learn from each other and from our professional faculty, you create your own case studies and discover innovative ways to improve your workplace, your communities, and the world.
With flexible learning options that include classroom and online instruction; evening and accelerated intensive weekend programs-you'll find many ways to participate and pursue your professional goals. Small classes mean personal attention, maximum participation, and exceptional mentoring possibilities.
As a JFKU graduate, you will be prepared for leadership and professional positions in 21st-century organizations that require :
- analytical thinking, creativity, and innovation;
- collaboration and team and project work
- understanding the challenges facing organizations and how to support productive change
- good written and oral communication skills and the ability to work across cultures
Internship and field experiences in the Bay Area or in your local community enhance your education, whether you're new to your career, ready for a change, pursuing advancement in your current profession, or returning to the job market. At JFKU, you'll discover innovative management and leadership programs that offer you a transformative learning atmosphere, space for dialogue, and flexible options that fit your needs.
Customized career advising, help with
financial aid, cross-disciplinary study, supportive faculty: all are benefits of the JFKU experience. As a School of Management
alumnus, you'll join our community of change leaders who start their own businesses, gain promotions in their corporate workplaces, advance into new professions, and take leadership roles in their communities. That's 21st century workplace success.
Programs and Degrees
JFKU School of Management
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