Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Professionals with college degrees work in and with organizations, and most are called to lead
and manage businesses, public agencies, or nonprofit entities. The Graduate Certificate in
Business Administration will provide professionals outside the business field, some of
the foundational skills and tools necessary to lead effectively. For professionals already in
business or leadership roles, the graduate certificate may serve as professional development, or
become a step toward a master’s degree.

The certificate is a subset of the MBA program, which prepares graduates to make significant
contributions to their organizations in ways that also benefit their communities and humanity.
The program is distinct in its orientation toward promoting the common good and viewing
organizational leaders as vital influencing agents in the turn toward a more sustainable future:
social, ecological, and economic. This comprehensive lens includes a strong stakeholder
approach and an emphasis on ethics and stewardship.

The 15-hour certificate may be completed in less than nine months, and all credits earned may
be applied toward the Collaborative MBA if students wish to complete the full master’s degree.
Classes meet once per week for six weeks.

No GMAT or prerequisites required