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In-Person and Online Business Certificate Programs at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State

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Our graduate business certificate programs prepare participants to serve as responsible leaders and are designed for maximizing on-the-job performance, ensuring that our graduates have the business skills, competency, and knowledge to succeed in the next phase of their career.

Our Postgraduate Business Certificate Programs

Making the most of your professional experience post-graduation can mean pursuing additional resources and opportunities to strengthen your expertise. Postgraduate certificate programs provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen your knowledge in a specific area, advance your career, and further your education. We encourage students and postgraduates to pursue the certificates that align with their interests and career goals.

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Quality Matters Certified

Certificates with QM Certification

  • Certified Business Advisor® (CBA) 
  • Leadership and Management
  • Quantitative Business Management

These programs and courses put learners first by meeting rigorous, research-based standards of quality. 

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Credit-Bearing Graduate Certificates

  • Accounting Analytics (Online Only)

    Accounting Analytics (Online Only)

    This graduate business certificate focuses on the application of technology that supports analytical approaches and presents material relevant to the advanced practice of accounting.

  • Accounting Fundamentals (Online Only)

    Accounting Fundamentals (Online Only)

    This certificate provides students with basic knowledge in the areas of financial accounting, tax and audit. 

  • Advanced Accounting (Online Only)

    Advanced Accounting (Online Only)

    This online business certificate program provides 12 credit hours of master-level accounting classes. This material is relevant to advanced practice of accounting and includes knowledge tested on the CPA exam.

  • Business Analytics (In-person or Online)

    Business Analytics (In-person or Online)

    This business certificate program provides individuals with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with this ever-growing and versatile discipline.

  • Financial Management (In-person)

    Financial Management (In-person)

    This certificate prepares participants to be responsible leaders in public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Because the need for financial management competence is ubiquitous across organizations, this program is open to all fields and undergraduate backgrounds. 

  • Human Resource Management (In-person or Online)

    Human Resource Management (In-person or Online)

    The Human Resource Management graduate business certificate provides participants with a focused set of advanced skills that support advancement in the field of human resources. Open to participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds. 

  • International Business (In-person or Online)

    International Business (In-person or Online)

    This in-person or fully online business certificate allows students to gain specialized knowledge in a variety of domains of international business. Study abroad options are possible, with no language skills required.

  • Leadership and Management (Online)

    Leadership and Management (Online)

    This business certificate program prepares participants to serve as responsible leaders in public, private, and nonprofit organizations. It is designed for maximizing on-the-job performance and instilling confidence as a successful leader.

  • Leading Through Challenge (In-person or Online)

    Leading Through Challenge (In-person or Online)

    The Leading Through Challenge graduate certificate provides skill development useful to managers who seek to rise to higher levels of leadership. 

  • Quantitative Business Management (In-person or Online)

    Quantitative Business Management (In-person or Online)

    The Quantitative Business Management graduate certificate prepares participants to serve as responsible leaders in public, private and nonprofit organizations. Open to participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds. 

Graduate Business Certificate Spotlight

To give students a better sense of our certificate programs, we’ve compiled a few overviews of some of our prominent graduate business certificates.

Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

Program benefits:

  • 100% online or in-person
  • Asynchronous (no set meeting times)
  • Only 4 courses (12 credit hours) required for certificate completion
  • College Accreditation: AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Certificate will appear on academic transcripts

Quantitative Business Management Certificate

Graduates of this business certificate program will be able to:

  • Articulate their position and apply their ideas effectively in writing
  • Articulate their position and apply their ideas orally
  • Articulate their ideas collaboratively as part of a team and provide meaningful contribution to the overall team effort
  • Identify stakeholders related to ethical dilemmas and understand the difference between the ethical and legal aspects of the dilemma
  • Identify alternatives and consequences regarding an ethical dilemma and support a course of action

Program benefits:

  • Offered both in-person and online - choose the option that best fits your schedule
  • Simplified application process – no test scores, letters of reference or statement of purpose
  • Delivered in eight-week blocks each semester
  • All courses are Quality Matters (QM) certified, meaning they meet rigorous standards of quality
  • Certificate will appear on academic transcripts
  • This is a stackable certificate to the Online MBA and Full-time in person MBA (with the Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate and completion of Capstone requirements)

Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate

Graduates of this business certificate program will be able to:

  • Articulate their position and apply their ideas effectively in writing
  • Articulate their position and apply their ideas orally
  • Articulate their ideas collaboratively as part of a team and provide meaningful contribution to the overall team effort
  • Identify stakeholders related to ethical dilemmas and understand the difference between the ethical and legal aspects of the dilemma
  • Identify alternatives and consequences regarding an ethical dilemma and support a course of action

Program benefits:

  • 100% online
  • Asynchronous (no set meeting times)
  • Simplified application process – no test scores, letters of reference or statement of purpose
  • Delivered in eight-week blocks each semester
  • All courses are Quality Matters (QM) certified, meaning they meet rigorous standards of quality
  • Certificate will appear on academic transcripts
  • This is a stackable certificate to the Online MBA and Full-time in person MBA (with the Quantitative Business Management Graduate Certificate and completion of Capstone requirements)
 
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Stackable Certificate Pathway to the Online MBA

Do you want to increase your business knowledge, but are not sure you want to take on a full master’s program? Our stackable MBA graduate certificate programs offer a pathway that may be right for you, as you can build your degree one step at a time.

Start by completing either the Leadership and Management Certificate or the Quantitative Business Management Certificate. If you are motivated to continue learning, complete both certificates. To add depth to your knowledge and obtain the MBA degree, simply complete the remaining set of capstone requirements. If you choose to pursue an MBA concentration in either Business Analytics or Human Resource Management, you can pick up a third certificate, as well.

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More ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Our Ohio-Based Online MBA Program

Our online business certificate programs serve students in the local markets of Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown, as well as virtual students across the state and country. This also applies to our Online MBA program, which is accessible to qualified individuals from anywhere. Our curriculum is rigorous yet manageable and provides a host of benefits to dedicated professionals who are looking to earn their MBA degree online.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's Online MBA program is ranked #23 among the Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2022, according to The Princeton Review and #35 in the nation according to Fortune's Best Online Programs.

The Online MBA program has Quality Matters (QM) Program Design Certification. In addition, all of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s core MBA courses are Quality Matters certified. QM or Quality Matters is a nationally recognized nonprofit with the primary purpose of certifying the quality of online course design in order to maximize benefits for participants. You can visit ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s page to learn more.

Business Certificate Programs Can Enhance Your Career Opportunities

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s graduate certificate programs prepare participants to serve as responsible leaders with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking capacity needed to face the challenges of a rapidly evolving global economy.

Choose an online business certificate program from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State to gain invaluable business skills, competency, and knowledge in your field. If you would like additional information regarding ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s business certificate programs, our academic and admissions offices are ready to help!

Contact us today or start the application process by following the link below.