Post-Master’s Certificate in Business
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Post-Master’s Certificate in Business
Degree:
Post-Master’s Certificate in Business
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In order to earn a Post-Master’s Certificate, students must complete six courses (18 credit hours) within the chosen Post-Master’s Certificate program. The Post-Master’s Certificate program is prescribed, meaning students can only take what is listed for the particular Post-Master’s Certificate program (students may not substitute alternative courses with the exception of the School of Business and Economics doctoral level elective course). Students must complete all six courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in order to receive the certificate.
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Admission to the Post-Master’s Certificate program requires a completed master’s level or higher degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution or university.
Add to Your Business Credentials to Move Your Career Forward
NU’s online Post-Master’s Certificate in Business is a quick and easy way to add to your business credentials. With this certificate, you’ll refine your existing knowledge while gaining a wealth of experience from your mentoring professors.
Certificate Requirements
Credit Hours: 18
Courses: 6
Estimate time to complete: 10 months
Median completion time is 14 months depending on student pace and course availability
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Business can be completed in 18 credits. Each course runs 8 weeks, and you’ll receive 3 semester credits per course.
The University may accept a maximum of 3 semester credit hours from a graduate-level program to NU’s Post-Master’s certificate program. Courses must be from an accredited institution and completed within the past 7 years with a grade of B or better. Coursework must have been completed at an accredited college or university within the last seven years with a grade of “B” or better. See the Transfer Credit Policy for additional information.
The Post-Master’s Certificate has the following graduation requirements:
- Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 (letter grade of “B”) or higher
- Official documents on file for basis of admission: a conferred master’s level or higher degree from an accredited academic institution
- Official transcripts on file for all transfer credit hours accepted by the University
- All financial obligations must be met before the student will be issued their complimentary diploma and/or degree posted transcript
General Business
The General Business Post-Master’s Certificate program allows students to select courses from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional goals.
Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours for the Post-Master’s Certificate in General Business.
Students must take at least four doctoral level business content courses and may take up to two courses from a Post-Master’s Certificate offered in other fields to fulfill their General Business certificate requirements.
Additional courses (i.e., more than two courses) from other disciplines may be considered to fill this requirement, with Dean approval.
Recommended Certificate Courses
6 Courses
Corporate Finance
3.0 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to the role of finance, the operating environment of the firm, analysis of financial statements, the term structure of interest rates and yield curves. It has been said that to really understand a business, one must understand the financial numbers. This course, building upon a basic understanding of accounting, serves as the springboard for understanding the financial health of a corporation. Central to this understanding is the concept of cash flow, where it comes from and what affects it. While knowledge of accrual accounting is important, one pays bills from cash, not receivables. Preparing financial statements, something learned in accounting, is not the same as understanding what they are telling us. This course provides the initial building blocks for understanding the financial strengths and weaknesses of a corporation.
Supervising in the 21st Century
3.0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: *Fundamental requirement in General Management
In this course, you will examine supervisory concepts, laws, regulations and HRM practices used in the 21st Century. You will explore techniques for motivating employees as a supervisor of diverse workforces and evaluate the role of supervisors in organizational planning.
Global Business Environment
3.0 Credit Hours
In this course you will examine the impacts of economic, social, ethical, and political changes of different countries on the global business environment. The emphasis is on developing higher-level thinking skills with an ability to critically evaluate, and explore, differences in conducting business in different global markets. You will be assessed for your critical thinking skills to resolve complex research issues and problems. You will develop decision-making skills required for managers to conduct business in different global markets.
Global Business Management
3.0 Credit Hours
In this course you will address the management decisions of multinational enterprises (MNEs) to enhance success in a global economy. You will evaluate decisions-making skills and situations faced by managers of MNEs to meet changes in global business environments. The course examines global strategy, structures, and global strategic management knowledge.
Advanced Topics in Global Organizational Behavior
3.0 Credit Hours
In this course, you will investigate organizational behavior and the impact individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within a global organization. You will focus on how to improve productivity, reduce absenteeism and turnover, and increase employee global citizenship and job satisfaction. You will also study the tools for guiding the productivity of others, predicting human behavior at work, and the perspectives needed to manage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Any Doctoral-level course from School of Business and Economics
Courses listed are examples and upon acceptance to the program, the initial degree plan will include these courses. Students are encouraged to choose their General Business certificate courses based on personal and professional goals and to work with their Academic and Finance Counselor to revise their degree plan.
Doctoral Level Elective
The Post-Master’s Certificate allows students to select one course from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional goals. Students must complete a minimum of 3 credit hours at the doctoral level (7000 or 8000) offered from the School of Business and Economics.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a graduate of National University’s Post-Master’s Certificate in Business, you’ll be able to:
- Evaluate information for decision-making using appropriate systems and tools.
- Assess and develop strategies with stakeholder relevance.
- Diagnose systems, processes, and capital.
Pricing
The cost shown is the estimated price for this degree. Many National University students are eligible for scholarships or financial aid, which may substantially lower a degree program’s cost.
You can visit our Tuition Estimator to see what scholarships and discounts are available and get more information about expected costs. You can also start the application process and receive counseling from our Enrollment team on the costs of your degree
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National University is dedicated to making higher education affordable, as well as accessible. Through NU scholarship offerings, eligible students are able to reduce the financial burden of college, start classes sooner, and finish their programs faster while focusing on achieving their goals.
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You’ll work with faculty who are also experts in the field and have the opportunity to take advantage of their real-world insights. The program is highly individualized and focused on the student learning experience.
NU’s curriculum utilizes precision learning and a verified course sequence, which are unique to National University. Additionally, you’ll focus on practitioner self-care, social and emotional learning, and cultural competency. You’ll also complete a research-based capstone project, and upon completion of the program, we’ll help place you in an internship program.
Behavior analysts provide services to individuals, families, group homes, schools, mental health agencies, hospitals, industrial and business settings, and other agencies working with individuals who require intensive behavioral training and/or consultation.
A Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis degree opens doors in a variety of industries, including health care, social assistance, and educational services. Employers in this field are looking for skills in teaching, research, communications, leadership, writing, advocacy, planning, and management.
In order to be eligible to sit for the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) exam, you must have a master’s degree with the verified course sequence (provided by NU) and have 2,000 supervision hours. Once you pass the exam, you are a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
The career opportunities and rewards within the profession are plentiful. Some of the positions* NU’s ABA program can prepare you for include:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
- Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
- Behavior Consultant
- Behavior Analyst
- Behavior Technician
- Behavior Specialist
- ABA Interventionist
- ABA Behavioral Technician
- Lead ABA Interventionist
- Behavior Lead
- Behavior Supervisor
- Behavior Intervention Specialist
- Behavior Engineers
- Organizational Behavior Management Specialist
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A master’s degree in ABA provides students with advanced study in research-based theories and findings, arming them with the knowledge to implement the concepts and principles of behavior analysis so as to begin or advance in professional practice.
Aspiring behavior analysts need a master’s degree in special education, psychology, or a related field. Depending on the state in which they practice, professionals might also need to meet licensing requirements.
You can apply online via the BACB’s website. The application asks that you show proof of your degree, coursework, and supervised experience; you’ll also have to pay an application fee. Once the Behavior Analyst Certification Board sees that you’ve met these requirements, they will approve your application to be eligible to sit for the BCBA examination.
In order to obtain the Behavior Analysts Certification ABA certificate, a person has to complete the required coursework. Most certifications require 270 hours of coursework at an accredited institution if the person holds a master’s degree.
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