


Digital Management
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Digital Management
Digital management is the art and science of leading teams in today’s tech-driven world. With corporations and organizations increasingly relying on digital resources, the role of a digital manager has never been more crucial. From overseeing remote teams to developing impactful social media strategies, digital managers harness technology to drive innovation, collaboration and growth.
Program Snapshot
Why choose a digital management career?
Gain the skills to not only manage a digital team but also to shape its culture, communication and strategy. Through our year-long, six-course graduate certificate program, you'll master such key areas as:
- Digital leadership
- Ethics in digital transformation
- Virtual team communication
- Social media strategies
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to choose two elective courses to customize your program to your goals and the needs of your organization.
What is a graduate certificate?
A graduate certificate is the perfect next step if you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree but need specialized training to advance or pivot in our career. Typically consisting of 5 to 6 graduate-level courses focused on a specific subject, certificates are designed to sharpen your expertise – in this case, mastering the management of digital teams and their output.
Each course takes eight weeks, allowing you to complete this graduate certificate in about a year. Even better, these courses seamlessly transfer into our M.S. in Administration degree with a concentration in digital management. By completing the graduate certificate first, you’ll already have half of the coursework for your master’s degree completed.
Highlights of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Management
- Move into management: Show employers that you’re ready to advance into digital team management and strategy by earning this graduate-level certificate.
- Online or on campus: This program is available on campus or through CMU online. The flexibility of online courses allows you to do your coursework at the time and in the place that fits your work and personal life.
- Credits transfer to master’s degree: The 18 credits earned in your Graduate Certificate in Digital Management will transfer into our 36-credit M.S.A. in digital management. You’re halfway there!

What is an M.S.A. degree?
This digital management graduate certificate transfers seamlessly into our Master of Science in Administration degree. But what is an M.S.A. and how is it different from other business degrees?
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