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Online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

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15 Credits

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$750/cr.

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Rolling Admissions

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No GRE/GMAT Required

About the Program

The online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration provides advanced skills in business. You’ll receive a professional-level education in advanced business topics such as finance, management, and business law. 


This certificate creates a pathway to the MaineMBA with courses that can transfer to the MaineMBA.

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Have questions about earning your Graduate Certificate in Business Administration online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

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Julie Roach

UMaineOnline Advisor

207.573.0417
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Student Experiences

The business program at UMaine is flexible with my schedule, which was instrumental in my decision to return to school.
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Curriculum

Choose five of the following courses (15 credits):

  • BUA 601: Strategic Data Analysis (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • BUA 680: Foundations of Business Intelligence and Analytics (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • MBA 609: Financial Statement Analysis (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • MBA 626: Management of Contemporary Organizations (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • MBA 637: Global Supply Chain Networks (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • MBA 651: Financial Management (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • MBA 670: Managerial Marketing (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
Course Descriptions

Admissions

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
  • Prior coursework or tutorials in the following subjects:
    • Financial and managerial accounting
    • Macro- and micro-economics
    • Statistics
    • Finance
      Accepted students who have yet to take courses in the required subjects can complete foundational skills via self-paced tutorials before starting the program.
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 80 (IbT) or IELTS score of 6.5 for international students

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted anytime. The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all of your application materials. Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • An online application
  • Current résumé or CV with the contact information for two professional recommendations
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • An essay of less than 500 words describing your interest in the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and how it aligns with your goals
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students)
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Careers

Graduates can enter into several mid to senior-level positions. Those interested in operating their own business will find this certificate helpful. Potential career and career tracks include:

  • Marketing Manager
  • Human resources
  • Financial Analyst
  • Business Consultant

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. On average, about 911,400 openings for business and financial positions are projected each year over the decade. As of May 2023, the median annual salary is $79,050, higher than the median yearly wage for all occupations of $48,060.