Business Administration and Management

Business Administration and Management

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE || INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - The most effective leaders in business understand the individual components of their organization.  More importantly, they know how to ensure that they come together to efficiently execute on the organization’s chosen strategies.  Develop your managerial skill-set and learn to make the right decisions to enable success in the marketplace. Live online and/or asynchronous class options available.

 

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…This certificate is intended for early to mid-career professionals wanting to get formally trained in various aspects of business management to excel in their duties and advance their careers.  It is intended to deliver the basics of MBA with unique specialization tracks without the MBA price tag or extensive time commitment

What you'll learn...

  • Market research tools and techniques
  • Application of essential legal analysis methods and principles to business transactions, relationships, and projections 
  • The strategic planning and execution process 
  • Essential finance tools such as cash flow analysis and TMV (time value of money) for investment and decision making
  • Product differentiation and positioning strategies
  • Effective pricing strategies
  • Ethical considerations in business decision-making

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Pricing

  Public UCSB Students International
Individual Courses $425 - $685 $319 - $514 --
Estimated Certificate Cost $3,945 $2,984 $10,245
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Business Foundations

Students will learn the role of strategy within planning processes; determine the financial benefits of investments; and lay out cash flow that impacts executive decisions and end-game results. 

Requirements:

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Leadership Essentials

Students will learn to leverage their own unique strength to be a confident, strong leader and decision-maker; how to build high-performing teams; and recognize, understand and use emotions in positive ways to manage challenging social and work situations. 

Requirements:

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Business Communication

Students will learn to harness the power of communication to succeed with internal and external stakeholders; to examine how psychology plays important roles in business communication, especially in conflicts; and how to identify and employ tools to resolve and prevent disputes.. 

Requirements:

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Project Leadership

Students will learn to recognize, understand, and use emotions in positive ways to manage difficult social and work situations; the skills and knowledge areas of successful project management; to identify exceptional organizational design. 

Requirements:

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Marketing and Branding

To earn this Digital Credential, the student has learned to analyze brands and define branding; create functional and strategic marketing plans; identify the impact of consumer demographics and behavior; and recognize the factors that impact brand strategy. 

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Introduction to Global Business

Introduction to Global Business

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE || INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - Globalization is reaching a level of unprecedented growth. Prepare to succeed in a world of constant changes and rapid growth by exploring fundamental business skills from a global perspective. Compare and contrast business practices being used across the world and develop a business plan for a comprehensive launch of a product concept to be sold in the global marketplace.  Live online and/or asynchronous class options are available.

 

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...International and domestic participants in the early stages of their professional careers that are looking for a solid foundation in business development, international marketing and global economics.

What you'll learn...

  • How different institutions and people interact to create global financial events
  • How to identify the major drivers and characteristics of global consumers
  • Conceptual and analytical tools to develop effective international marketing plans
  • How to undertake appropriate market positioning on specific foreign markets
  • Business communication and leadership skills needed to work across cultures
  • Global market analytics and how to identify potential market niches

Courses

Required Courses (12 units) Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
BUSAD X411.1 - Strategic Business Development in the Global Marketplace 4        
BUSAD X409.11 - International Marketing 4       UCSB
ECON X455.1 - Global Economics 4 UCSB

  UCSB  / Ventura

  UCSB  / Ventura

 
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Pricing

  Public UCSB Students International
Individual Courses $685 $514 --
Estimated Certificate Cost $2,150 $1,637 $5,245
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Strategic Investments

Strategic Investments

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE || INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - Think Wall Street offers the only opportunities in finance and investing? Think again. Successful finance and investment careers await through private industry, nonprofit and government organizations as well as the real estate sector. Now is the time to prepare for your chosen career path.
 

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This Program is Perfect For...

...students who want to prepare for careers in Finance and Investing. Developed by the UCSB Department of Economics, this program will help anyone seeking to gain a deep understanding of the forces that govern all types of financial markets through a rich blend of lectures, guest speakers and hands-on projects.

Important Note About Financial Aid and Professional Course Units

Current UCSB matriculated students, who are eligible for financial aid, may be required to maintain a minimum of 12 academic units of undergraduate or graduate level courses. The ECON X professional units do not count toward that minimum, nor do they count toward the units required to graduate from UCSB undergraduate degree programs. 

Pricing

  Public UCSB Students
Individual Courses $165 - $330 $165 - $330
Estimated Certificate Cost $1,695 $1,695
     

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1 Log into your PaCE Student Account to verify that you have completed all Certificate requirements

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Project Management

Project Management

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE || INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - Learn a universal skill-set to plan, lead cross-functional teams and execute projects on time and on budget. There has never been a better time to be a professional project manager with a $126,000 median income in California and a 9.5% projected job growth through the year 2028. (California Labor Market Information Division). Live online class options available.
 

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This Program is Perfect For...

...current or aspiring managers and specialists from any discipline or industry, including government and nonprofit organizations, seeking to achieve performance objectives within scope, cost and time constraints.

What you'll learn

  • How to plan projects in any field from architecture to software development and keep them on task, on time, and on budget
  • Predictive and Agile Project Management methodologies that align with the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam
  • Current theories of project management and their appropriate real-world applications from instructors with vast experience in their fields
  • Critical interpersonal and leadership skills needed to conduct work in the team environments inherent to modern projects

Pricing

  Public UCSB Students International
Individual Courses $685 $514 --
Estimated Certificate Cost

$3,520

$2,665

$10,245

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Project Leadership

Students will learn to recognize, understand, and use emotions in positive ways to manage difficult social and work situations; the skills and knowledge areas of successful project management; to identify exceptional organizational design. Learn more about digital credentials.

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Certification Information

  • Courses in our Project Management Professional Certificate Program cover the information in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) that serves as the fundamental knowledge base for project management
  • To be eligible for a PMP® credential from the PMI®, you must meet specific guidelines that objectively measure experience, education, and professional knowledge
  • For specific information, visit the PMI Website
  • The Project Management Professional (PMP) is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
  • PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc

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Business Leadership

Business Leadership

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE || INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - Agents of change know that opportunities for innovation frequently reside within the challenges that today’s businesses must confront. Learn to leverage your own unique personal leadership style to confidently and effectively lead from an earned position of strength. Live online class options available.

 

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This Program is Perfect For...

...professionals seeking to further develop effective leadership and management skills and individuals aspiring to ascend to new positions with increased responsibility and decision-making authority. You will learn tools to maximize your as well as your team’s efforts through critical self-evaluation, challenging case studies, and creative team-building exercises.

What you'll learn...

  • Methods to influence, manage and lead effectively.
  • Skills to make informed decisions and lead change throughout an organization. 
  • Strategies/ Tools to accelerate your on-boarding time with a new organization.
  • Ways to understand ‘the other’s’ point-of-view and create leverage to maximize value of outcomes.
  • Marketing communication tools and techniques that can be used to build both a competitive advantage and boost brand equity.
  • Strategies / Tools  to develop emotional intelligence and strategic thinking to improve decision-making skills.

Pricing

  Public UCSB Students International
Individual Courses $685 $514 --
Estimated Certificate Cost $2,835 $2,151 $10,245
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Professional Postgraduate Program

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. 
 

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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.

What certificates are available?

Current offerings are listed below. You can choose the courses you want to take each quarter. Please review all options:
 

Accounting
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
Required 6 courses (24 units) Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
ECON X400 - Principles of Financial Accounting 4 Ventura Ventura Ventura Ventura
ECON X422A - Intermediate Accounting 4   Ventura   Ventura
ECON X422B - Intermediate Accounting II 4       Ventura
ECON X418 - Financial Statement Analysis  4

Ventura

 

Ventura

ECON X432 - Managerial Accounting 4 UCSB   UCSB  
BUSAD X408L - Business Law 4 UCSB   UCSB  

Ventura Online       UCSB In Person - UCSB        UCSB  / Ventura HyFlex        

Business Administration 
  CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE

Core Subject Requirements: Complete 4 Courses (14 units)

Units Fall Winter Spring Summer
Marketing and Business Strategy: Complete 2 Courses (8 units)
MGMNT X450 - Business Strategy & Decision Making 4

   UCSB  / Ventura 

 

  UCSB  / Ventura 

 
BUSAD X409.65 - Marketing Principles & Practices 4 Ventura Ventura Ventura  
Accounting and Finance: Complete 1 Course (4 units)
ECON X400 - Principles of Financial Accounting 4 Ventura Ventura Ventura Ventura
ECON X435 - Finance for Business Management 4 Ventura     Ventura
Business Law and Ethics: Complete 1 Course (2 units)
MGMNT X172 - Ethical & Regulatory Environments 2     Ventura  
MGMNT X173 - Business Law & Social Responsibility 2   Ventura    
Specialization Areas (Listed Below): Complete 1-3 Courses (8 units) From Within the Same Group

Ventura Online       UCSB In Person - UCSB        UCSB  / Ventura HyFlex         

Business Leadership
  CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
Required Courses (12 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu
BUSAD X435 - Foundations of Business Leadership 4 UCSB UCSB Ventura Ventura
BUSAD X450.33 - Building and Leading High-Performance Teams 4

Ventura

 

Ventura

 
MGMNT X479 - Business and Personal Branding  4

UCSB

 UCSB  / Ventura

UCSB  / Ventura

 
Required Electives (Choose One - 4 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu
BUSAD X432 - Negotiation and Influence Strategies 4 UCSB UCSB   UCSB
TMP X450 - Introduction to Project Management 4 UCSB UCSB UCSB UCSB
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Digital Marketing
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
Required Courses: 3 Courses (12 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu
BUSAD X409.65 - Marketing Principles and Practices 4 Ventura Ventura Ventura  
MGMNT X477 - Developing a Digital Marketing Strategy 4

UCSB  / Ventura 

  UCSB  / Ventura 

 UCSB  / Ventura 

Ventura
MGMNT X477.1 - Web Analytics for Marketing  4

UCSB  / Ventura 

 UCSB  / Ventura 

 UCSB  / Ventura 

Ventura

Ventura Online       UCSB In Person - UCSB        UCSB  / Ventura HyFlex

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
Elective Courses: At least 1 course (4 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu
BUSAD X409.11 - International Marketing 4     UCSB  
MGMNT X482 - Public Relations 4 UCSB   UCSB  
BUSAD X409.66 - Marketing Internship  4 UCSB Ventura Ventura Ventura
MGMNT X479 - Business and Personal Branding 4

  UCSB   

 UCSB  / Ventura 

UCSB  
MGMNT X410 - Business Development and Sales 4 UCSB   UCSB  

Ventura Online       UCSB In Person - UCSB        UCSB  / Ventura HyFlex

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Project Management
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
Required Courses (16 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu
TMP X450 - Introduction to Project Management 4 Ventura Ventura

 UCSB  / Ventura

Ventura
TMP X451 - Project Planning & Procurement 4


 

 

Ventura
TMP X452 - Project Execution & Risk Management 4

Ventura

 

Ventura

 
BUSAD X435 - Foundations of Business Leadership   UCSB UCSB   Ventura
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
Required Electives (Choose One - 4 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu
TMP X454 - Agile Approaches to Project Management 4     UCSB  
MGMNT X450 - Business Strategy & Decision Making 4

 UCSB  / Ventura

 

 UCSB  / Ventura

 
Important Course Information
Program dates: 2024 - 2025
Fall 2024: September 19 - December 13
Application Deadline: May 31
Payment Deadline: August 30
Orientation: September 15
Quarter Starts: September 22
Instruction Starts: September 26
Instruction Ends: December 6
Quarter Ends: December 13
Winter 2025: January 6 - March 21
Application Deadline: November 1 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: December 6
Orientation: TBD
Quarter Starts: January 6
Instruction Starts: January 6
Instruction Ends: March 14
Quarter Ends: March 21
Spring 2025: March 27 - June 13
Application Deadline: February 1 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: February 28
Orientation: March 27
Quarter Starts: March 31
Instruction Starts: March 31
Instruction Ends: June 6
Quarter Ends: June 13
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: varies
Quarter Ends: September 13
Application Materials 


Have these documents ready to upload:

• Official undergraduate transcript showing degree completion
• Evidence of health Insurance coverage
• Payment of non-refundable application fee ($100)
 

Program Fees 


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: $25,000

Full-time tuition includes: 8 units of course fees, and student services such as:
- Recreation Center Membership
- UCSB Access Card
- Unlimited Public Transportation
- UCSB Library access
- Campus-based fees
 

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Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management

No team is more vital to the successful implementation of an organization’s mission than Human Resources. HR professionals are charged with recruiting and retaining the best talent, coordinating staff training and leadership development, shaping total compensation packages, and keeping the organization aligned with a multitude of organizational and regulatory requirements.  Entry-level roles in this profession enjoy pathways to dynamic and prosperous careers across virtually all industries. Live online and/or asynchronous class options available.  
 

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This Program is Perfect For...

HR professionals and business leaders who would like to become more effective or advance their careers by gaining expertise in the modern principles of Human Resource Management. Learners will have the opportunity to dive deep into specific areas relevant to their professional environments through special projects, case studies, and various role-playing opportunities that emulate the many real-world challenges of our times.

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What you'll learn...

Pricing

  Public UCSB Students International
Individual Courses $425 - $685 $319 - $514 --
Estimated Certificate Cost $2,835 $2,151 $10,245
*Apply for free, or just enroll in any
of the courses to start your certificate!
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Transfer credit available!

Have you previously earned academic or professional units at another institution? You can apply for transfer credit towards this certificate!

Transfer credit available for courses in:

Management | Communication | Sociology


Apply now or contact us for more information

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1) Log into your PaCE Student Account to verify that you have completed all Certificate requirements

2) Click here to request your certificate release

3) Check your email for a Certificate notification from Parchment.com, our official credential provider.
 

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Leadership and Strategy

Leadership & Strategy

Students will acquire actionable tools to better understand an organization’s competitive strategy, and enhance leadership skills with concepts from competitive business strategy and people management. Requirements:
• BUSAD X450.33 - Building and Leading High-Performance Teams
MGMNT X450 - Business Strategy and Decision Making

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Technology Management

Technology Management

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE || INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA - Transform your future with UCSB's Technology Management Professional Certificate Program! As the technology revolution propels the global economy, our program offers unparalleled opportunities to leverage strategic business fundamentals. Equip yourself to navigate and lead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape, or ignite your entrepreneurial spirit to launch groundbreaking ventures. Join us and become a trailblazer in the exciting world of technology management, where the possibilities are limitless.

 

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This Program is Perfect For...

…aspiring leaders and innovators who are passionate about harnessing the power of technology to drive business success. Whether you're aiming to navigate the complexities of a tech-driven world or eager to launch your own ventures, this certificate will equip you with the strategic insights and practical skills needed to thrive.


Requirements


What you'll learn...


Attention UCSB Students

Current UCSB matriculated students eligible for financial aid may need to maintain a minimum of 12 academic units to retain eligibility. Please note that professional units from TMP X111 do not count toward this minimum.

While TMP X111 units may count toward graduation requirements, they will not affect your overall GPA.

To earn degree or unit credit for courses taken through UCSB Professional and Continuing Education, students must order an official transcript from Extension upon course completion and have it sent to the UCSB Office of Admissions at admissions@sa.ucsb.edu.

For questions about this process, please contact the advising team for either the College of Letters and Science or the College of Engineering.

The program can be completed in as little as 3 quarters, but it is generally recommended to spread the coursework over two academic years.

For additional questions, please email TMP Advising at advising@tmp.ucsb.edu
 

Pricing

  Public UCSB Students International
Individual Courses $1,149-$1250** $0* / $1,250 --
Estimated Certificate Cost $5,936 $1,250* $16,945
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*For UCSB students, tuition for all courses except TMP X111 are included in their UC tuition and fees.

**The average per course fee is based on currently approved amounts for Open University in the 2023/2024 academic year, in addition to TMP X111 registration fees. Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change. Accordingly, your final balance due may differ from the amounts shown above. For the most current Open University fees, please visit the program page.

Please Note: fees for labs, materials, field trips, etc. might be added to the final cost of the program

For instructions on how to enroll in Open University, please go here.

 


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1 If you have not already done so, click 'Apply' above and complete program application

2 Complete certificate program course requirements

3 Request a TMP certificate release

4 Check your email for a Certificate notification from Parchment.com...
 

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