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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hours | 12 | |
Artificial Intelligence Certificate
Gain knowledge to effectively understand and leverage Artificial Intelligence's (AI) potential in business.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 6340 | Artificial Intelligence in Business | 3 |
| BUS 6350 | Creating Business Value with AI | 3 |
| BUS 9102 | Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| CSC 5010 | AI Ethics and Vocation | 3 |
| CSC 5015 | Applied Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CSC 6240 | Data Acquisition and Management | 3 |
| CSC 6260 | Natural Language Processing | 3 |
Communications & Public Relations Certificate
Learn to enhance the visibility and reputation of your organization by focusing on communication strategy, brand management and consumer trust.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hours | 12 | |
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hours | 12 | |
Human Resource Management Certificate
Focus on advanced business strategies in relation to human resources administration, training & development, risk management, and human capital analytics.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Fraud Management | ||
| Human Resource Management and Administration | ||
| Training and Development | ||
| Risk Management | ||
| Human Capital Analytics | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate
Develop a roadmap for unlocking sustainable, profitable and organic growth to disrupt industries and spark growth for your organization.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hours | 12 | |
Leadership Certificate
Learn how to effectively lead teams to drive business strategy.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 6100 | Theories, Strategy, and Visioning for Leaders | 3 |
| BUS 6110 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| BUS 6120 | Relational Leadership | 3 |
| BUS 6130 | Leadership Competencies | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Management Certificate
Equip yourself with the skills and confidence to make high-stakes decisions and create lasting value through agile and innovative leadership practices.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Any four courses offered by the MBA Program can be taken to fulfill the Management certificate. | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hours | 12 | |
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hours | 12 | |
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hours | 12 | |
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hours | 12 | |