The Certificate in Business Administration provides basic business skills to post baccalaureate and graduate students. The certificate program is suitable for: (i) Business professionals who wish to update their knowledge, skills, and abilities; (ii) Managers in science, technology, or engineering who seek a business orientation; (iii) Individuals making a transition into a managerial position; (iv) Individuals returning to the workforce, or considering a career change; (v) Those without an undergraduate degree in business who are considering an MBA. The program provides the essentials of business administration to students with limited or no formal business education. The coursework completed under this Certificate fulfills the prerequisite course requirements for the MBA Program. Courses offered under the Certificate may be delivered partially via distance education and consist of four 3 unit courses and one 4 unit course for a total of 16 units.

A maximum of one course (20% of certificate) can be transferred in from a regionally accredited higher education institution, with a minimum grade of ‘C’.

Prerequisite

A Bachelor’s degree in any field or consent of advisor.