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Graduate Certificate in Business

Kara Boyle Pictured | Kara Boyles | Graduate Certificate in Business | Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 2006; M.B.A., IU South Bend, 2023; M.S., Bradley University, 1997; B.S., Bradley University, 1996 | Peoria, Illinois (hometown)


Graduate Certificate in Business

Professionals with business and non-business bachelor degrees will gain valuable business skills by pursuing the 12-hour Graduate Certificate in Business through the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics. The certificate can be completed part-time in 9-12 months. The Graduate Certificate in Business enables working professionals to update their skills while working full-time.

  • If the student chooses to continue their studies, all courses apply towards the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.).
  • The GMAT is not required; however, an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 is required.
  • A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in each course, along with a cumulative grade point CGPA of 3.0, to successfuly earn the certificate
  • All courses are 1.5 credit hours, unless otherwise noted.

Program Requirements (12 cr.)
  • BUSB-A 501 Financial Accounting for Managers
  • BUSB-B 501 Communication Skills for Managers
  • BUSB-B 504 Team Management
  • BUSB-D 501 Management of Marketing
  • BUSB-D 502 Financial Management
  • BUSB-D 505 Business Analytics I
  • BUSB-D 506 Business Analytics II
  • One 1.5 credit hour course from the Core Program

Academic Bulletins

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2022-2023 Campus Bulletin
2021-2022 Campus Bulletin
2020-2021 Campus Bulletin
2019-2020 Campus Bulletin
2018-2019 Campus Bulletin
2017-2018 Campus Bulletin
2016-2017 Campus Bulletin
2015-2016 Campus Bulletin
2014-2015 Campus Bulletin

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