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This certificate can be completed completely online.
Most students complete the curriculum in a little more than a year.
Make a smart investment in your future growth with our Certificate Program in Business Administration! Whether you’re looking to move from an individual contributor into a manager role or are upskilling for career advancement, this five-course curriculum is your practical and accessible entry point into meeting your career goals.
Gain confidence and competency in the fundamental areas of business management: marketing, accounting, organization management and AI for management. In our increasingly AI-driven work, learn how to harness these technologies to make innovative decisions. Translate newly learned skills to effectively manage day-to-day operations, make data-driven decisions and foster collaboration across business functions to achieve organizational goals—no matter the industry.
On successful completion of the program, you will be able to:
Get ready to shine in your current or next position! In just a few semesters of study, you will be better prepared to meet the evolving demands of the workforce, helping you stand out and deliver impactful results.
Through practical coursework focused on real-world applications, prepare to contribute meaningfully to any organization in a wide variety of fields, such as:
This certificate may appeal to those who:
There are no prerequisites for the Certificate Program in Business Administration.
The curriculum comprises 5 required courses for a total of 11 semester units. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable certificate registration fee.
All courses must be taken for a letter grade. Students must complete each course with a grade of C or better. All coursework must be completed within three years.
Most students take one-and-a-half to two years to complete the program.
By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum (domestic students only). To register online for the Certificate Program in Business Administration, complete these two steps:
Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The certificate has an estimated total cost of $5,650 (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.
Once you have completed the certificate coursework, notify UC Berkeley Extension that you have completed the curriculum and request your certificate. Send an email to extension-business@berkeley.edu. After your records have been reviewed, verified and approved (usually within two to three weeks), your certificate will be mailed to you.
There are no admission requirements for international students who wish to complete a course or certificate online. You may register for any online course available for enrollment. Follow the registration and enrollment process for the online course you have selected.
Lee Fleming, Ph.D.
Professor and Faculty Co-director
Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
Frank C. Schultz, Ph.D.
Distinguished Teaching Fellow
Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
Hanz Kurdi
Founding Partner
HKMC
John Cleveland
Adviser
SkyDeck, UC Berkeley
Arlen Burger, Ph.D.
CEO
Leadership Coaching
Martin A. Medeiros
Instructor
UC Berkeley Extension