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 (BUAD) will provide to 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
Course Information
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Standard* Curriculum (mid-September through late-May) |
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1 |
MBA 663 |
Managerial Economics (3SH) |
Mid Sept - late Oct. |
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2 |
MBA 671 |
Data Analytics for Decision Making (3SH) |
Late Oct. - early Dec. |
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3 |
MBA 564 |
Organizational Behavior (3SH) |
Early Jan. - mid Feb. |
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4 |
MBA 585 |
Financial and Managerial Accounting (3SH) |
Late Feb. - early Apr. |
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5 |
MBA 523 |
Human Capital Development (3SH) |
Mid Apr. - late May |
*Course substitutions may be permitted for students who wish to focus more strongly
in finance,
leadership, or global citizenship; see program director.
