Courses in this certificate are offered online and in the classroom.
Most students complete the curriculum in one-and-a-half to two years.
The Certificate Program in Business Administration provides a solid grounding in the principles of business and management. The curriculum gives you an overview of the key areas that are relevant to business leaders and decision-makers working in various organizations—from established enterprises to innovative startups. The courses are reviewed by a board of industry advisors and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business faculty.
This certificate may appeal to those who:
The curriculum consists of 6 required courses and 1 elective course for a total of 15 semester units (225 hours of instruction). 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 five 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 $7,400 (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.
Interested in Pursuing a Graduate Degree?
If you are interested in pursuing an M.B.A. or other graduate degree, contact the registrar of the graduate school to which you are applying to inquire about course transfer. We cannot guarantee that any courses will be accepted into another institution, including UC Berkeley.
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