University of California, Irvine - Division of Continuing Education
Accelerated Certificate Program: Business Administration
Irvine, USA
Certificate
DURATION
3 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 7,900
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Accelerated Certificate in Business Administration at UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education teaches finance, marketing, team-building, leadership and operations for learners with minimal business experience. An optional fee-based 10-week internship and research project applies theory and includes a Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop. Certificate requires all courses with a grade of “C” or better. UC Irvine ranks among the top 50 US universities and top 10 public universities.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter management, operations, marketing, finance, human resources and small-business administration or roles like project coordinator, sales manager or entry-level analyst using leadership and budgeting skills.
Today’s business environment practically changes overnight. The most successful companies are those whose employees have an understanding of finance and marketing, possess skills to build effective teams, and understand how to manage effectively. This program is designed for those individuals who have minimal business experience and wish to gain an understanding of the managerial functions, roles, and skills necessary to succeed in this competitive business world.
Internships
As an optional last course and for an additional fee, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for 10 weeks. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.
Certificate Requirements
To earn a certificate at UC Irvine's Division of Continuing Education, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
- Essentials of Management
- Communication in the Business Environment
- Finance for the Non-Financial Business Person
- Integrated Marketing Strategies for Today's Business
- Strategic Planning
- Entrepreneurship
- Prepare to enter an MBA program
- Develop managerial skills
- Build effective teams
- Explore business and leadership models
- Obtain a strong foundation in business functions and analysis
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
Students who are currently attending university, have graduated from university, or are current working professionals and have an interest in the subject area will gain from the knowledge and skills presented in this program.
Newly appointed managers from sales, marketing, purchasing, finance, and human resources will benefit from the courses in this program. Participants will obtain a strong foundation in business functions, the tools for business analysis, and management functions.
Classes are scheduled variously between 09:00 and 17:00 (California time). Students will learn their specific class times when they enroll.