Business Administration Graduate Certificate

The business administration graduate certificate at Saint Joseph's University covers all of the foundational courses needed to earn your MBA, but is also a valuable stand-alone certificate for those looking to pick up additional skills to advance their career.

Whether you enroll just in the certificate to start, or continue in the MBA, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

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What Sets Our Program Apart

  • All students who are interested in obtaining an MBA from Saint Joseph's University are required to take the business administration graduate certificate along with two additional certificates of your choosing. However, this certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate if you are interested in enhancing your knowledge in business, marketing, finance and management.

    The business administration graduate certificate is offered online and in-person and includes courses in the following:

    • Management
    • Finance
    • Business Intelligence & Analytics
    • Marketing
    • Accounting

  • If you are interested in obtaining an MBA from Saint Joseph's University, you can take the business administration graduate certificate along with two certificates that fit your career objectives. You can take these certificates in any order that you like. With only 36 credits needed to obtain an MBA, you can complete your degree in as little as one year. Certificate options include:

  • The mission of Saint Joseph’s University's MBA program is to strengthen the leadership potential of current and future professionals while fostering a genuine sensitivity to the ethical, moral and cultural aspects of contemporary society. While obtaining your MBA, you will have access to effective teaching methods, meaningful curricula, dedicated advising and an esteemed faculty known for their research and service. The business administration graduate certificate is an effective way to enhance your understanding of business analytics, marketing and finance while strengthening your management skills, helping to enhance your career and set you apart from your colleagues.

  • By combining a certificate with one of the second stackable MBA certificate options listed below, you will be prepared to advance your career with the confidence needed in the ever-changing business industry. 

Program Details

  • View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

    COURSE CATALOG INFORMATION

  • Affordable tuition rates can be found on our tuition and fees website.*

    *Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our tuition & fees page for a detailed breakdown.

    Financial Aid & Discount Eligibility: Financial aid and discount options may be available to you to help offset the cost of your degree. Explore your options on our financial aid page.

  • Graduate assistantships are offered on a limited basis. Please contact the program director for availability.

Admission Information

  • To be considered for admission, you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic success.

    • Apply online.
    • Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
    • Submit a personal statement.
    • Submit resume.
    • Submit one letter of recommendation.

    Visit our graduate admission information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines and how to submit your application.

  • Graduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring or summer semesters.

    Start Terms:

    1. Fall: August and October
    2. Spring: January and March
    3. Summer: May

  • If you’re applying as an international student, you must provide proof of English Language Proficiency and Certification of Finances along with your application. Check the graduate admission page for additional requirements.

  • SJU is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans’ Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The flexibility of Saint Joseph’s University's top-ranking MBA program allows you to take classes at your own pace — on campus in Philadelphia, online or both.

Human Resource Management Certificate

The human resource management certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate independent of an MBA if you are interested in advancing your human resources knowledge. Whether you enroll in the human resources certificate on its own or stack it as part of the MBA, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

Applied Investment Analysis Certificate

The applied investment analysis certificate can also be completed as a standalone certificate to add to your resume, or as a stackable certificate as part of our MBA or Master's of Finance programs. Whether you enroll in the certificate on its own or stack it as part of a graduate degree, you will receive a certificate credential that can be added to your resume.

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