Professional Postgraduate Program
Looking to continue your studies full-time after graduation? Earning a specialized, postgraduate certificate offers an invaluable opportunity to deepen expertise in a specific field or acquire new skills beyond undergraduate studies.
Why Professional Postgraduate Program at UC Santa Barbara?
Our programs provide focused, career-orientated coursework tailored to industry demands, fostering professional growth and enhancing career prospects. Completing a postgraduate certificate program often demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and will enhance qualifications and marketability in today's competitive job market.
There are many options for you...
- Business administration program providing essential skills and knowledge for navigating organizational and management dynamics.
- Accounting program(s) providing comprehensive training in financial analysis, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Digital marketing program providing necessary skills to leverage online platforms, data analytics, and creative strategies to effectively reach target audiences.
- Theoretical and practical learning; preparing students for leadership roles and entrepreneurial endeavors in diverse professional settings.
What certificates are available?
Current offerings are listed below. You can choose the courses you want to take each quarter. Please review all options:
Program Information
- Program Fees
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Post Graduate Certificate Program: $6,795/ quarter
Up-front flat fee payment options (discounts included):
2 Quarters: $12,500
3 Quarters: $18,000
4 Quarters: $23,000
Full-time tuition includes: course fees and student services such as:- Digital and print versions of completed certificate (upon request)
- UCSB Recreation Center Membership
- UCSB Access Card
- Unlimited Public Transportation
- UCSB Library access
- Campus-based fees - Program dates: 2024 - 2025
- Summer 2025: June 19 – September 13
Application Deadline: May 1 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: May 20
Orientation: June 19
Quarter Starts: June 23
Instruction Starts: June 23
Instruction Ends: September 6
Quarter Ends: September 13 - Program dates: 2025 - 2026
- Fall 2025: September 21 - December 12
Application Deadline: May 30
Payment Deadline: August 29
Orientation: August 22
Quarter Starts: September 21
Instruction Starts: September 25
Instruction Ends: December 5
Quarter Ends: December 12
Winter 2026: January 5 - March 20
Application Deadline: October 31 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: December 5
Orientation: January 5
Quarter Starts: January 5
Instruction Starts: January 5
Instruction Ends: March 13
Quarter Ends: March 20
Spring 2026: March 30 - June 12
Application Deadline: January 30 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: February 27
Orientation: March 27
Quarter Starts: March 30
Instruction Starts: March 30
Instruction Ends: June 5
Quarter Ends: June 12
Summer 2026: June 19 – September 13
Application Deadline: May 1 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: May 20
Orientation: June 19
Quarter Starts: June 22
Instruction Starts: June 22
Instruction Ends: September 6
Quarter Ends: September 12 - Application Materials
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Domestic
Have these documents ready to upload:
• Official undergraduate transcript showing degree completion
• Evidence of health Insurance coverage
• Payment of non-refundable application fee ($100)
International
Have these documents ready to upload:
• Official undergraduate transcript showing degree completion
• Payment of non-refundable application fee ($100)
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Pursue advanced, specialized study beyond the undergraduate level to deepen expertise or expand professional skills.