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 have completed the Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence and seek to augment their skills with more technical skills, tools, and languages.
- Those who are comfortable with data analysis using standard tools and are looking for ways to do more customized analysis.
The program consists of the following four courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DATA 5405 | Python Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| DATA 6505 | Python for Business Analytics | 3 |
| DATA 6530 | Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| DATA 6545 | Machine Learning for Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| 1 | Students may test out of via successful completion of an exam. If tested out of DATA 5400, any other DATA course may be substituted. |
The four required courses can be completed in one year's time by taking two courses (DATA 5405 and DATA 6505) in the fall semester and two courses (DATA 6530 and DATA 6545) in the spring semester.
Please note that many of the courses in this certificate program have courses from the Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence program as prerequisites.
Students who have completed both the Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence and the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics need only take three more electives and the capstone to convert all of those certificates and coursework into a full MSBA.
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 | |
Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence
The Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence is a 12-credit program designed for the following audiences:
- Those who are in need of foundational knowledge in the skills and tools of business intelligence.
- Those who are contemplating the MSBA but do not have the time/resources at the moment to undertake the degree program.
- Those who are transitioning into a new position or new responsibilities involving the analysis of data.
The program consists of the following four courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DATA 5400 | Applied Business Statistics 1 | 3 |
| DATA 6500 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| DATA 6510 | Databases for Business Analytics | 3 |
| DATA 6540 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| 1 | Students may test out of via successful completion of an exam. If tested out of DATA 5400, any other DATA course may be substituted. |
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:
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Those who want to enhance their background in budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
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Those who are contemplating a master's degree but do not have the time/resources at the moment to undertake the degree program.
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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 |
| DATA 6530 | Business Forecasting and Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| FNCE 6500 | Stakeholder Value 1 | 3 |
| FNCE 6530 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| 1 | Capstone experience for the certificate. All other 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 MS in Marketing Analytics and Strategy (MSMAS), 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:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MKTG 6520 | Research for Marketing Insights and Decisions | 3 |
| MKTG 6580 | Multivariate Analysis for Consumer Insights | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Python Fundamentals | ||
or DATA 6505 | Python for Business Analytics | |
| Customer Experience | ||
| Category Management and Shopper Insights | ||
| Digital Marketing and Analytics | ||
| Pricing Strategies and Analytics | ||
| Experimental Research | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
The certificate is fully transferable to the MS in Marketing Analytics and Strategy (MSMAS) degree program.
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 courses:
| 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 | |