Business Administration Certificate

The graduate business certificate program provides students with advanced level business skill sets rooted in the basic business disciplines (economics, accounting, finance, marketing, information systems, and management). Upon completion, students will be prepared to work effectively in a business environment with high-level core business knowledge.

The certificate consists of 5 courses and is ideal for those working full-time, exploring a second career in business, military personnel, out-of-state or international students, or individuals planning on applying for the MBA Program in the future. To learn more about this program, please contact the Maine Business School at 207-581-1973 or mba@maine.edu. To apply, please complete the Graduate School online admission application indicating Business Certificate (check “Graduate

Certificate Program” in Business).

https://umaine.edu/business/mba/programs/graduate-business-certificate/

 

Certificate Program students select 15 credits hours from the following courses:

• BUA 601 - Strategic Data Analysis Credits: 3
• MBA 609 - Financial Statement Analysis Credits: 3
• MBA 626 - Management of Contemporary Organizations Credits: 3
• MBA 637 - Global Supply Chain Management Credits 3
• MBA 651 - Financial Management Credits: 3
• MBA 670 - Marketing Management Credits: 3
• BUA 680 - Foundations of Business Intelligence Credits: 3

 

Foundational Skill Requirements

Applicants seeking entry into the Graduate Certificate program must have a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. accredited college/university or comparable overseas bachelor’s degree. Foundational skills in accounting, economics, statistics, and finance are required and can be demonstrated through past coursework or work experience. Applicants without these required skills, may fulfill these foundational requirements through online foundation courses offered by the GSB prior to starting their MaineMBA coursework.

 

Students must receive a B- minimum in each prerequisite course or pass foundation courses  with an 80% or better. Candidates are also expected to be proficient in MS Office applications and have excellent writing and presentation skills.

 

Business Certificate Admission Requirements: 

In general, students will be admitted into the certificate program based on the following criteria:

An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a recommended minimum GPA of 3.0.

1. Official transcripts from all institutions attended

2. Two letters of recommendation.

3. International students must meet Graduate School English Language Proficiency requirements.

If a student later desires to apply for the MBA program, GMAT scores and an additional reference may be required.

For more information please visit https://umaine.edu/business/mba/