Executive Certificate in Business Administration
Program Overview
It has been said that in today's knowledge-based economy, what you earn increasingly depends on what you learn. The Business Essentials program is designed to introduce practicing managers, business owners, and professionals to the most important concepts, tools, and techniques taught in today's business schools. You will learn to boost productivity, confidence, and effectiveness when managing yourself and others.
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for experienced or high potential managers and professionals who are seeking a stronger foundation in current business theory and practice. It is also useful for those who have experience in one area of business, but want exposure to other areas in order to qualify for positions of increased responsibility. This is an open enrollment program. A high school diploma or college degree is not required to enroll in our program.
Flexible Format
Each of our sixteen sessions introduces up to ten essential business ideas in 3.25 hours (click here to see the essential ideas covered in each subject). Sessions are organized into four two-day modules focused on people, processes, the environment of business, and money. A new module is offered every month of the year so you can complete in the program in as little as four months or up to two years. There are no pre-requisites so you can begin the program with any module. Click here for course descriptions.
Program Faculty
Our program is staffed exclusively with leading professors from the UNLV College of Business who have significant experience in teaching business concepts and skills in a way that is readily understandable and immediately useful. Actively engaged in research and practice, they bring their cutting-edge discoveries and insights into the classroom. Click here for the backgrounds of our instructors.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition is $3,995 for the whole program or $999 per module and covers all related expenses, including instruction, course materials, catering, and parking. We accept payment by check or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover). Financial aid is also available through the Sallie Mae Career Loan Program.
Refund Policy
Requests for refunds received at least ten working days prior to the start of the program will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after the start of the course. Paid registrations can be transferred to another person with the written approval of the program director.
Program Completion
Upon successful completion of each module you will receive a letter of completion. After attending all sixteen sessions, you will be eligible to graduate in a special ceremony from the UNLV College of Busines with an Executive Certificate in Business Administration. You will receive a certificate suitable for framing. This program also qualifies for up to 6.0 continuing education units (CEUs), based on attendance. There are no examinations or assignments required to graduate from this program.
Location & Dates/Times
All classes will be held at the UNLV Paradise Campus at the corner of Tropicana and Swenson. The first module will be held May 20-21, 2008 from 9am to 5pm with subsequent modules being offered monthly. See our calendar for future dates including free information sessions.
How to Register
Click HERE to register online or complete our Registration Form and email it back to us at bizoutreach@unlv.edu. Alternatively call us at (702) 895-3394 and we will provide instructions on how to register by mail, phone, fax, or in person.
