MBA Graduate Certificates

MBA Graduate Certificates 

Post-Baccalaureate students may apply to the university to pursue a graduate MBA certificate in the following areas:

  • Business Administration: complete 12 credits of coursework from the MBA foundation courses
  • Management: complete a combination of 12 credits of coursework from the MBA foundation courses and MBA concentrations
  • Concentration-specific (i.e. Accounting, Human Resources, Leadership, etc.): complete 12 credits of coursework from within one MBA concentration

Students may at any time transition into the MBA degree program course of study through the standard application process. 

Curriculum - Certificate (12 credits)

Post-Baccalaureate students may apply to the university to pursue a graduate MBA certificate in the following areas:

  • Business Administration: complete 12 credits of coursework from the MBA foundation courses
  • Management: complete a combination of 12 credits of coursework from the MBA foundation courses and MBA concentrations
  • Concentration-specific (i.e. Accounting, Human Resources, Leadership, etc.): complete 12 credits of coursework from within one MBA concentration

Students may at any time transition into the MBA degree program course of study through the standard application process. 

MBA Foundation Courses

Foundation Courses
Ethical Leadership for Dynamic Organizations
People-Focused Management
Financial Analyses to Drive Business Growth
Mastering Analytics and Decision Making
Managerial Economics & Econometrics
Industry Leaders Seminar Series
MBA Internship / Intraship
Business Coaching
Service Learning
Study Abroad
Project Management
Introduction to Six Sigma
Special Topics: Business & Industry
Strategic Management

Accounting & Finance Certificate

Acquire knowledge of how to lead an organization through the application of accounting principles as well as gain confidence in complex decision-making.  

Pick 4 courses from the following list:12
Fraud Management
Advanced Taxation
Excel Based Decisions in Managerial Accounting
Financial Accounting Theory I
Financial Accounting Theory II
Accounting Data Analytics
Corporate Finance
International Finance
Financial Institutions Management
Securities Analysis
Total Hours12

Artificial Intelligence Certificate

Gain knowledge to effectively understand and leverage Artificial Intelligence's (AI) potential in business.

BUS 6340Artificial Intelligence in Business3
BUS 6350Creating Business Value with AI3
BUS 9102Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics3
CSC 5010AI Ethics and Vocation3
CSC 5015Applied Artificial Intelligence3
CSC 6240Data Acquisition and Management3
CSC 6260Natural Language Processing3

Communications & Public Relations Certificate

Learn to enhance the visibility and reputation of your organization by focusing on communication strategy, brand management and consumer trust.

Pick 4 courses from the following list:12
Publicity and Public Relations
Managerial Communication
Public Speaking: Professional Reports & Presentations
Digital & Social Media Marketing Strategies
Total Hours12

Health Care Administration Certificate

Prepare for greater responsibility and advance your career as you gain knowledge in topics such as leadership, strategy and public policy.

Pick 4 courses from the following list:12
Healthcare Transformation & Leadership
Healthcare Quality and Legal Regulation
Innovation in Global Health
Healthcare Strategy & Operations Management
Economics and Public Policy of Health Care
Special Topics in Health Care
Total Hours12

Human Resource Management Certificate

Focus on advanced business strategies in relation to human resources administration, training & development, risk management, and human capital analytics.

Pick 4 courses from the following list:12
Fraud Management
Human Resource Management and Administration
Training and Development
Risk Management
Human Capital Analytics
Total Hours12

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate

Develop a roadmap for unlocking sustainable, profitable and organic growth to disrupt industries and spark growth for your organization.

Pick 4 courses from the following list:12
Strategic Innovation
New Venture Formation and Business Development
Intellectual Property and Regulatory Issues
Digital & Social Media Marketing Strategies
Marketing Research and Intelligence
Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
Total Hours12

Leadership Certificate

Learn how to effectively lead teams to drive business strategy.

BUS 6100Theories, Strategy, and Visioning for Leaders3
BUS 6110Leadership Development3
BUS 6120Relational Leadership3
BUS 6130Leadership Competencies3
Total Hours12

Management Certificate

Equip yourself with the skills and confidence to make high-stakes decisions and create lasting value through agile and innovative leadership practices.

Any four courses offered by the MBA Program can be taken to fulfill the Management certificate. 12
Total Hours12

Management Information Systems Certificate

Learn to bridge technology and business through the mastery of people, information and technology in order to solve complex IT problems.

Pick 4 courses from the following list:12
Management Information Systems
Data Communications and Networking
Systems Analysis and Design
IT Governance and Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence in Business
Introduction to Coding, Programming, and Databases for Analytics
Total Hours12

Nonprofit Management & Public Administration Certificate

Address the unique character of nonprofit and public organizations by expanding your insight in public relations, fundraising, administration, sustainability, and business development to specialize as an effective business leader.

Pick 4 courses from the following list:12
Fraud Management
Publicity and Public Relations
Human Resource Management and Administration
Nonprofit Fundraising and Grant Writing
Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
Social Policy & Advocacy
Administration, Organization & Supervision
Total Hours12

Operations Management, Sustainability, & Analytics Certificate

Expand your understanding of operations management and improve operational performance by leveraging concepts of lean systems, management science, sustainability, and innovation strategies. 

Pick 4 courses from the following list:12
Strategic Innovation
Introduction to Lean
Global Production and Operations
Management Science and Analytics
Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship
Total Hours12

Strategic Marketing Certificate

Enhance your strategic decision-making capabilities by studying emerging patters of today’s digital consumer and generating new sources of value to gain a competitive advantage. 

Pick 4 courses from the following list:12
Publicity and Public Relations
Strategic Marketing
Digital & Social Media Marketing Strategies
Consumer Behavior
Advertising & Integrated Marketing Communication
Marketing Research and Intelligence
Total Hours12