Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (The Mini-MBA)

Well-Rounded Business Education

We want you to be successful in your career and become the best leader in your industry. By doing so, we’ll give you a taste of what an MBA is like while you gain a huge advantage to your success. The Mini-MBA program will teach you the important basics of business administration to better understand the business world.

Credits12

Cost Per Credit^$799

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Program Overview

Concordia’s graduate certificate in business administration—i.e. the Mini-MBA—teaches students the foundations of business practices, and gives a taste of our MBA degree program.

What to Expect

Our MBA certificate is ideal for busy working professionals looking to stand out in their industry without committing to a full MBA. Our certificate programs are offered in the classroom, online, or as a combination of the two, so you can personalize your education around your schedule—not the other way around.

When you finish the program, you will have foundational knowledge in leadership, ethics and organization, management, and human resources. You will also have increased acuity in finance, statistics, accounting, and economics.

Graduate

Graduate application steps

These programs have a minimum undergraduate GPA requirement of 2.75. Students below a 2.75 may still be reviewed for consideration.

Admissions process for graduate school

Application (Please Submit the Following):

Application form available at: www.cuw.edu/apply
One page essay describing your reason for obtaining a graduate degree
Résumé of your education and employment experience
Two signed letters of recommendation using the Recommendation Form (recommendation letters on letterhead may also be submitted)
All official transcripts leading to your bachelor’s degree

Please note:

- Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE are not required
- If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information on transferring graduate credits
- International students should contact the Office of International Student Services at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional application requirements
Evaluation
When an applicant’s file is complete, the file is forwarded to the Admission Committee for review.
Admission
If the student is admitted, an acceptance letter will be mailed to the student and the student’s Falcon One Student ID number. Password information to access my.cuw.edu will be sent separately from the Information Technology office. Your advisor will be able to give you information regarding completion of the required student orientation before you begin your first class.

Non-Degree

Non-Degree seeking graduate students

Please complete the Non-Degree Application at www.cuw.edu/apply
Non-degree applicants only need to submit an application to begin admission review; however academic transcripts may be requested to complete our review

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For additional information, please contact the Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admission@cuw.edu or 262-243-4300.