Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

To succeed in a business environment redefined by data and technology—and to seize the promising opportunities created by change—you need a redefined set of skills that fully meet the moment. When you earn your Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from D’Amore-McKim, you’ll build a foundation of knowledge that will make you a more resilient and agile business leader in challenging times. Tailor your coursework to align with your career goals and gain a graduate credential you can leverage right away.

Program Overview

Program Structure: 4–6 courses, depending on format
Class Schedule: Monday–Thursday evenings at 5:20 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, or 100% online
Time to Complete: 4–8 months when studying full-time; 8 months–3 years when studying part-time; 8 months–2 years when studying online

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Unique Features

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Credits may be applied toward an MBA*

Gain essential business knowledge that you can use immediately at work or in pursuit of a new opportunity
Complete your certificate in as little as four months, with the flexibility to choose a longer course of study
Build your confidence and acumen through Northeastern’s practice-oriented approach to learning—taught by world-class faculty with substantial industry experience
Get expert career guidance from a career counselor at Employer Engagement and Career Design—which, for international students, includes support in navigating American workplace culture and starting a job search in a new country
Pave the way for a future master’s degree—you may be able to apply credits earned in your certificate toward an eligible master’s degree at Northeastern, including the Part-Time MBA and Online MBA

'Stackable' Credentials

'Just In Time' Learning

Admissions

GMAT Required? No.
Where do I apply? Apply using this application. D’Amore-McKim leadership has temporarily paused enrollment for online study of this certificate while we build the curricular framework for the next generation of this online program.
Interview required? Upon request.
Eligible for International Student Visa? Yes. This program is F-1 visa compliant.

Helpful Guides

Application Checklist

Need guidance on completing your application? The application checklist provides step-by-step instructions and tips from our admissions team.

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Personal Statement Guide

Need guidance in composing the personal statement for your application? The essay guide will help you organize your thoughts and draft your copy.

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There are three entry terms each year in January, May, and September.

Deadlines & Decisions

Find the deadlines and decision dates you need to know. Submit your application by the earliest date possible for priority consideration.

Please visit the Northeastern Student Financial Services page. Click the dropdown under “Graduate Programs” and you’ll find the cost per credit listed next to “D’Amore-McKim School of Business Programs.”

At Northeastern, we value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds community, which is vital to learning and discovery.

Clubs and Organizations

Northeastern has many opportunities for you to be engaged with our community. Examples include the following:

Graduate Students of Color Collective

The purpose of the GSCC is to build community for graduate students of color at Northeastern University by promoting education, professionalism, and civic duty. The GSCC fosters student, staff, and faculty relationships to establish a campus home for higher education at Northeastern. Through civic engagement with surrounding communities, the GSCC recognizes the continued struggles of marginalized populations, and the need for those who have succeeded to give back.

Grad Q

Grad Q is a student organization for LGBTQ+ graduate students at Northeastern. Grad Q is focused on building community, social events, advocacy, and mentoring undergraduate students.

Campus Resources

We have a number of cultural centers on campus to support our campus community by providing programs, lectures, and events for students with a range of affiliations and interests including the LGBTQA Resource Center, Office of Global Services, Latinx Student Cultural Center, Asian American Center, and many more.

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Curriculum

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is taught in five unique formats—choose the one that best fits your life and career goals. Depending on which you select, you’ll take either a required core curriculum or a customized grouping of courses that meet your specific needs.

In all formats, you’ll be learning from world-renowned faculty—many of whom are industry leaders, leading consultants, or founders of startups—and you’ll study alongside a diverse group of students with a mix of industry and academic backgrounds.

Choose your format

8-Month International Student Cohort Curriculum

Study full time and join a global community of learners in this program of five essential business courses.

Accelerated 4-Month Curriculum

Select any four or five coures in one intense and rewarding semester of full-time study.

Build-Your-Own Curriculum

Select any four or five courses that match your professional interests and goals with this completely customizable format.

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Part-Time MBA Path Curriculum

Gain the foundational skills you need to make an immediate impact on your career, while earning credits that you may apply to a future master’s degree.

Online Curriculum

Select any four courses from the Online MBA curriculum to upskill from anywhere with our 100% online program.

Meet some of our students

Neha Vinod, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration’18, MBA’22

“One of the most positive aspects of the classes at D’Amore-McKim has been the opportunity to learn from others with different educational backgrounds and experiences than my own” says Vinod.

Caitlin Sherr, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration’18, MBA’21

“Northeastern and the Part-Time MBA Path are helping to make my goals come to life!” says Sherr.

Wengang Yang, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration’15

“Through this program, you can really learn what university life is like in the U.S. and what you really want to study and where you want to work after the program concludes” says Yang.

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