University of California, Irvine - Division of Continuing Education
Certificate in Business Administration
Online, USA
Certificate
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 4,452 *
STUDY FORMAT
* approximate tuition
Key Summary
About: This series at UC Irvine gives a foundation in business administration and management. You'll study finance, human resources, marketing, leadership, communication and business analysis, gaining skills employers value in public and private sectors. The programme prepares you to face today's workplace demands using decision-making, problem-solving, organizational behavior and professional communication. It suits learners seeking a foundational credential, skills refresh or pathway to further study in business or management.
Career Outcomes: Typical roles include business analyst, office manager, HR coordinator, marketing assistant, project coordinator. These positions use analytical, organizational and leadership skills and lead to growth in administration, operations, consulting.
This series of courses will provide a solid foundation in basic business management and ensure your exposure to the elements essential to success as a manager in the public or private sector. Employers highly value the knowledge and skills you'll obtain in the areas of finance, human resources, marketing, leadership, management, communication, and business analysis.
Leave this program with the necessary tools to competently and confidently face the demands and challenges of today's business environment.
Course schedules are subject to change. Individual courses may be taken without enrolling in the full program.
Required Courses
- Essentials of Management & Leadership
- Fundamentals of Digital Marketing and Media for Business and Administrators
- Finance for Business and Administrators
- Introduction to Business Process Optimization
- Communication in a Diverse and Changing Workplace
- Modern Business Writing
- Develop or refine your management and leadership skills to enhance your current job performance, increase your opportunities for advancement, and gain greater career flexibility.
- Understand basic financial theories and practices for improved bottom line management.
- Obtain an understanding of the various aspects of marketing.
- Learn techniques for basic business analysis and strategic planning.
- Explore the fundamentals of human resources management including recruitment, interviewing, appraisal, organizational analysis, and workforce diversity.
- Network with peers and other industry professionals.
- Gain an understanding of the Business Process Optimization framework and business improvement methodologies
Who Should Attend
Newly appointed and prospective managers from sales, marketing, purchasing, finance, and human resources in either public or private industry will benefit from course work in this program.