Post-Master's Certificate in Graduate Advanced Studies
About This Program
The Graduate Advanced Studies (Professional Development) Certificate Program offered by the College of Business is a business post-master's level non-degree program of study designed to meet the changing educational needs of managers, entrepreneurs, or executives.
This is an excellent way to update an MBA or other graduate-level business degree and to prepare for future management or executive-level positions. Candidates for this certificate program may register for a wide variety of excellent courses conveniently offered on weekday evenings and/or Saturdays.
While some candidates may complete their courses in as little as two semesters, others may spread their courses over a 3-year maximum time period.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate advanced business knowledge and skills in the selected areas of study, appropriate to graduate-level academic and/or professional standards.
- Upon completion, students will be able to apply specialized knowledge to analyze complex problems or scenarios relevant to the student’s chosen business field.
- Upon completion, students will critically evaluate professional practices related to the business topics studied, demonstrating intellectual engagement and analytical thinking.
Admissions Criteria
This is a certificate program open to those holding a graduate degree in a business field. Applicants must meet normal MBA admission requirements and complete 12 - 21 semester hours of graduate courses in a specified area.
Curriculum
This broad array of classes is designed to sharpen the candidate's strategic awareness in their industry of choice. Managers or functional specialists completing 4 - 7 courses in one area of study may be awarded a professional development certificate for that area.
| Advanced Studies | ||
| Select 4 - 7 courses numbered 5000 or higher in one of the following areas: | 12-21 | |
Accounting (ACCT) | ||
Economics (ECON) | ||
Finance (FINA) | ||
Healthcare Administration (HCAD) | ||
Information Systems (INSY) | ||
Management (MANA) | ||
Marketing (MARK) | ||
Production and Operations Management (OPMA) | ||
Real Estate (REAE) | ||
Program Completion
To receive the certificate, all courses must be completed at UT Arlington. The cumulative grade point average must be 3.0 or higher.