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The Graduate Business Certificate program is primarily intended for students who need knowledge of major business disciplines but have not yet committed to seeking an MBA.  Admission into the Graduate Business Certificate program will be open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.

Students seeking a Graduate Business Certificate must meet University academic policies  related to grades and other certificate program requirements. 

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Business Certificate may apply to the MBA Program, however, these applicants must still meet the requirements for admission to the MBA.  Grades from courses in the Graduate Business Certificate may be used to assess a student's previous GPA as part of the MBA admission evaluation.

Courses in Certificate Program

The Graduate Business Certificate consists of the MBA program’s five Foundation-Level courses.  The certificate course structure includes:

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Course Code

Course Name

Credit Hours

ACC500 Financial Reporting and Analysis 3
ECO501 Business and the Economic Environment 3
FIN500 Principles of Corporate Finance 3
MGT501Managerial Principles and Communication3
MKT501 Marketing Management 3


Course Transfer or Waiver
Students may use previous coursework to satisfy requirements for one course within the Graduate Business Certificate.  The coursework must match the requirements for the course and have been taken within the last six years from the time they apply for the certificate program.