Business Management Certificate

In our increasingly complex global economy, astute professionals must keep current in best business and management practices. This Professional Certificate in Business Management provides practical, up to date information that savvy professionals use to keep that competitive edge. Whether you are seeking to launch a new business, expand internationally, optimize current resources, or learn cutting-edge techniques to further your organization, this program provides you with ten different areas of specialization to realize your goals. The program is especially suited for specialists seeking a broader understanding of best business practices; supervisors or general professionals requiring a more formal study in management; and experienced mid-level managers needing to update their skills to meet new management challenges.

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Certificate Course Matrix
Course Title	Course Number	Units	FA	WI	SP	SU
Required Courses (All 5 are required)
Business Decision Making	BUSA-40441	3	L	O	L	L, O
Business Law for Managers	BUSA-40301	2	L	L, O	L
Elements of Marketing	BUSA-40011	4	O, X	X	O, X	X
Financial Accounting for Non-Accountants	BUSA-40009	4	L	L	L	L
Managing for Maximum Performance	BUSA-40673	3	L	L	L	L
Specialization Areas (One area required - complete all courses listed in area)
Enterprise Development
American Business: Entrepreneurship and Innovation	BUSA-4B050	3	L	O	L	O
Financing Strategy: Sources of Capital and Business Plans	BUSA-4I026	3	L	L	L	L
Trade Show Marketing	BUSA-40436	3				L
Online Marketing Strategies	BUSA-40453	3	L		L
Environment & Sustainability
Introduction to Sustainability	BUSA-40729	3	L, O	L	L, O	L, O
Environmental Economics: Evaluating the Impact of Sustainable Practices	BUSA-40692	3	L, O	L	O	L
Green Marketing & Positioning	BUSA-40757	3	L
Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategies	BUSA-40746	2	L	O	L	L, O
Finance and Accounting (Take in this order)
Finance Management	BUSA-40439	4	L	L	L	L
Financial Statement Analysis	BUSA-40130	4	L	L	L	L
Financial Decision Making	BUSA-40435	3	L		L
Global Commerce
Communication Across Cultures	BUSA-40727	2	L	L, O	L	L, O
Global Marketing	BUSA-40691	3	L	L	L	L
International Finance and Capital Markets	BUSA-40162	3	L	L	L	L
International Trade Operations	BUSA-40695	3	L, O	L	L	L
Human Resources
Managing Human Resources: An Overview	BUSA-40010	4	X	X	X	X
Organizational Dynamics	BUSA-40013	4		L		L
Training and Development	BUSA-40020	3	L	L	L
Information Technology
Business Process Optimization (BPO)	CSE-40819	2	X		X
Emerging Technology Trends in IT and the Resulting Business Opportunities	CSE-41037	2		X		X
Enterprise Systems Evaluation and Management Issues	BUSA-40006	3	X		X
Strategic Role of IT in Business	CSE-41035	2	X		X
Leadership and Management
Leadership for the Cutting Edge	BUSA-40114	3	L
Leading for Corporate Social Responsibility	BUSA-40744	1	X
Professional Power and Influence	BUSA-4B137	3		L		L
Work Team Concepts and Skills	BUSA-40109	3	L, O	L	L, O	L
Life Sciences
BioBusiness: Starting, Growing, and Harvesting a Biotech Company	BUSA-40530	3	X
Biostrategy: The Forces that Shape the Life Sciences Industry	BIOL-40235	3		X
Business Development for Science and Technology	BIOL-40249	3			X
Marketing and Communications
Getting to Know your Customers: Practical Market Research	BUSA-4B442	4	L	L	L	L
Practical Writing Skills for Business Professionals	BUSA-40754	2		O		O
Product Management, Branding and Positioning	BUSA-40451	3	X	X	X	X
Public Relations Tools and Tactics	BUSA-40437	3	L	O	L	O
Nonprofit Management
Board and Volunteer Management	BUSA-40771	1	Schedule Varies
Cause and Partnership Marketing	BUSA-40445	3				X
Fundraising Business Strategies	BUSA-40730	3			S
Leading and Managing the Development Function	BUSA-40366	2	S		S
L=La Jolla M=Mission Valley O=Online R=Rancho Bernardo S=Sorrento Mesa X=Location TBA

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Certificate registration is required to complete the program. Candidates are encouraged to register in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

Certificate Section ID:	073903	Register Now!
Application Fee:	$50
Contact:	Business & Professional Programs, (858) 882-8020
E-mail:	jmbond@ucsd.edu

Program Benefits

Learn fundamental business skills while focusing on your specific area of interest.

Gain valuable leadership skills to enhance your career.

Acquire cutting-edge information from industry experts who are experienced instructors.

Network with professionals, peers and business community leaders.

Advisors

Dave Almos, M.S.
President
Almos & Associates

Del Foit
Lecturer, Rady School of Management
UC San Diego

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