The Certificate Program in Business Administration
Today's complex organizations require that individuals
in all areas of an organization have a working knowledge
of the essentials of business as well as an integrative perspective
of how business functions. The Certificate Program in Business
Administration offers a broad-based practical understanding
of business management and its functional areas with
an emphasis on best practices. It is designed for individuals
who wish to increase their business skills and gain a credential
that will help them advance in their careers or excel in
their current positions.
The Business Administration certificate provides the opportunity
to build a personalized development program focusing on the
specific skills needed to advance your career. Courses are
offered in a variety of formats to accommodate participants'
need to remain active contributors to their organizations
while
pursuing the education that will keep them competitive. Courses
may be taken in any order.
Participants who complete this program will:
- Acquire a deeper understanding of core business
functions including marketing, finance, and management
- Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills
needed in business
- Learn to better manage business projects
and teams that cross traditional functional business areas
The
program is designed for:
- Individuals who wish to increase their business knowledge
- Professional staff in nonprofit organizations who wish
to develop their business skills
- Entrepreneurs starting
or considering starting their own business
- Technical professionals
in fields such as computer science, healthcare, insurance,
financial services and engineering
who need to develop their business knowledge and
skills
- Individuals without a business degree preparing for
an MBA program
To earn the Business Administration certificate,
students must complete the following three courses
and choose
two electives:
Required:
Electives: Choose 2
Students interested in enhancing
their leadership abilities may also be interested in the
Art of Leadership
Certificate Program.
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Excellence
- Northwestern
University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence.
- School of Continuing Studies programs provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
- SCS instructors bring outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience to the classroom to create a highly interactive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment.
- SCS students study with peers who have rich, diverse backgrounds and can provide lifelong learning connections.
Course Information
Registration information and detailed course descriptions
can be found on the Business
Administration course listings page. Schedules, content
and prices are subject to change.
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