Graduate Certificate Programs
Candidates can hone their skills by choosing from a variety of certificate programs offered at the Dolan School of Business. Certificate candidates are expected to complete all requirements within three years of beginning their coursework. They are expected to make some annual progress toward the certificate in order to remain in good standing. A candidate who elects to take a leave of absence must notify the Graduate Office in writing.
Grades and academic average computation are identical to those of the MBA and MS programs. Certificates are awarded to candidates who complete their programs with at least a 3.00 overall grade point average.
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is a 12-credit program designed for the following audiences:
- Those who are in analytical positions and are in need of foundational knowledge in the area.
- Those who are contemplating the MSBA but do not have the time/resources at the moment to undertake the degree program.
- Those who seek a foundation in analytics skills in order to manage "big data" and other quantitative issues.
The program consists of the following four courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUAN 6500 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUAN 6510 | Databases for Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUAN 6530 | Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| BUAN 6540 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
The four required courses can be completed in one year's time by taking two courses (BUAN 6500 and BUAN 6530) in the fall semester, and two courses (BUAN 6510 and BUAN 6540) in the spring semester.
Graduate Certificate in Business Essentials
The "Mini MBA"
The Graduate Business Essentials certificate is a 12-credit program designed for the following audiences:
- Those with undergraduate degrees in areas other than business who seek foundational knowledge in the key business disciplines.
- Those who are contemplating the MBA but do not have undergraduate business degrees.
- Those who are in need of foundational business knowledge in order to run/maintain their own businesses.
The program consists of the following four courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 5400 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| FNCE 5400 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 5400 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 5400 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
These courses are offered in flexible formats: 2- or 4-week sessions. All are offered during the summer months, either completely online (FNCE 5400 MGMT 5400, MKTG 5400) or in the evenings and on weekends (ACCT 5400). Given the format of each course, it is also possible to complete the program over the span of one summer.
Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning and Analysis
The Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning and Analysis is a 12-credit program designed for the following audiences:
- Those who want to enhance their background in budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
- Those who are contemplating a master's degree but do not have the time/resources at the moment to undertake the degree program.
- Those who are in financial positions and need foundational knowledge in the area.
The program consists of the following four courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 6500 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 |
| BUAN 6530 | Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| FNCE 6500 | Shareholder Value | 3 |
| FNCE 6530 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| 1 | Note: FNCE 6500 is the capstone experience for the certificate. The other three certificate courses should be taken prior to or in tandem with FNCE 6500. |
Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics
The Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics is a 12-credit program designed for the following audiences:
- Those who want to enhance their quantitative background in marketing.
- Those who are contemplating a master's degree, such as the MSBA, but do not have the time/resources at the moment to undertake the degree program.
- Those who are in analytical positions and need foundational knowledge in the area.
The program consists of the following four course choices:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUAN 6505 | Python for Business Analytics | 3 |
| or BUAN 6530 | Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics | |
| or ISOM 5400 | Business Operations | |
| MKTG 6520 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| MKTG 6580 | Multivariate Analysis for Consumer Insights | 3 |
| MKTG 6590 | Experimental Research | 3 |
| or MKTG 6900 | Contemporary Topics | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Human Resources in the Global Environment
The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Human Resources in the Global Environment is a 12-credit program designed for the following audiences:
- Those who are in human resources positions and are in need of additional knowledge in the area.
- Those who are contemplating the MBA but do not have the time/resources at the moment to undertake the degree program.
- Those who need a foundation in human resources concerns in order to strategically manage workforce challenges.
The program consists of the following four course choices:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 6505 | Human Resource Strategies: An Analytics Approach | 3 |
| MGMT 6507 | Negotiations and Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| MGMT 6540 | Cross-Cultural Management | 3 |
| MGMT 6560 | Career Planning and Development | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |