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Business Administration

Effective Fall 2009, the Business Administration program requirements have changed.
Students who apply for candidacy after September 1, 2009 will be required to
complete the new certificate program requirements.

 

CertificateModeled after a traditional M.B.A. program, this certificate combines a series of courses that give you a solid foundation in basic business management. It ensures your exposure to those elements essential to success as a manager in the public or private sector. You'll leave this program with the tools necessary to competently and confidently face the demands and challenges of today's business environment.

We now offer a track specifically for those who will be pursuing an MBA. Prep courses lay the quantitative ground work for an MBA program.

"Participating in this program has helped me to become more aware and better prepared to understand the broad scope of my company specifically, and business in general. It has helped me to be more adaptive and valuable as an employee."
   –  Laura A. Smith, Certificate Graduate

Employers highly value the knowledge and skills you'll obtain in the areas of finance, human resources, marketing, leadership, international business, and management. As you acquire proficiency in strategic business analysis and develop your management skills, you will see your ability to contribute to your organization's achievements begin to soar.

"My employer introduced the program to the entire company. I took advantage of it because I wanted to broaden my knowledge of business administration."
   –  Priscilla Durham, Certificate Graduate

Who Should Attend

Newly appointed and prospective managers from sales, marketing, purchasing, finance, and human resources in either public or private industry will benefit from course work in this program.

Transfer Credit

As a "next step" on your educational pathway, UC Irvine Extension has an articulation agreement with Capella University in which they will accept coursework from this certificate program as credit towards a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

 

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Program Benefits

  • Develop or refine your management and leadership skills to enhance your current job performance, increase your opportunities for advancement, and gain greater career flexibility.
  • Understand basic financial theories and practices for improved bottom line management.
  • Obtain an understanding of the various aspects of marketing.
  • Learn techniques for basic business analysis and strategic planning.
  • Gain a better understanding of the global marketplace and international competition.
  • Explore the fundamentals of human resources management including recruitment, interviewing, appraisal, organizational analysis, and workforce diversity.
  • Network with peers and other industry professionals.

Certificate Requirements

A certificate is awarded upon completion of six required courses and two electives each with a grade of "C" or better. This program of study entails 200 hours of instruction. Please see Application for Candidacy.

After you have completed all requirements, you may request to receive your official certificate by completing the Request for Certificate Form and returning it to our offices as noted on the form. All requirements must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course.

English Proficiency Requirement On-site Training