Business Administration Graduate Certificate

Overview

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.

What is the Business Administration Graduate Certificate?

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

Building Towards an MBA

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:

Applied Investment Analysis
Corporate Financial Management
Data Analytics
Data Management
Data Science
Financial Applications in Real Estate
Human Resources Management
Leadership
Marketing

How Will a Business Administration Graduate Certificate from Saint Joseph's University Enhance My Career?

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.

STACKABLE CERTIFICATE OPTIONS:

At-A-Glance

Length	Average part-time: 2 - 4 semesters, or 6 -12 months. The business administration graduate certificate is self-paced so you can take as many courses in a semester that makes sense with your schedule and goals.
Credits	18 credits or 6 courses.
Start Terms	Rolling admission; Spring, summer or fall.
Format	Online, on campus, or hybrid of both formats.
Tuition for 2022-2023	$1,140 per credit hour. Learn more about our tuition & fees.
Stack this Certificate into a Master’s Program	The credits of the leadership certificate can be applied towards the MBA.
Potential Career Paths	The business administration graduate certificate helps prepare graduates for jobs such as: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vice president Director Manager
Requirements	You can enroll in this certificate with any bachelor’s degree. No business background or related experience required.
Admission Information	The GMAT is not required for certificates. To learn more about the admission process and required materials, Graduate Admission can provide more information or answer any questions.
Financial Aid	Scholarships, federal and state grants, loans and other types of financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Our Financial Aid Office can help you understand your options.
Discount Eligibility	Alumni of Saint Joseph’s are eligible to receive 10% off the cost of this program through our alumni discount. Completed a year or more of service with a recognized service organization? You may be eligible for our mission discount. Check with your employer to see if they are an Edcor or a Bright Horizons EdAssist member, which may entitle you to a discount on graduate programs. Note: discounts cannot be combined.
Veterans	Saint Joseph’s is a Yellow Ribbon School that accepts GI education benefits. Our Office of Veterans Services can help you access and understand your benefits.

Course Catalog Information

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.