Study options
Full-time curriculum
Study on our Boston campus and complete the program in eight months. Full-time study is F-1 visa compliant.
Part-time curriculum
Study on our Boston campus at the pace that works for you.
Online Curriculum
Upskill from anywhere and complete coursework on your own time.
Program snapshots
Format
Full-time
Class Begins
January, May or September on our Boston campus
Credits
12-15 credits
Time to Complete
4–8 months
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December with a graduation ceremony held at the end of the spring term. Learn more about commencement.
GRE/GMAT Requirement
Graduate certificate programs do not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
F-1 visa compliant?
Yes, full-time study is compliant with F-1 visa requirements.
STEM Designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is not offered at this time.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Yes. International students on an F-1 visa that study on our Boston campus for one year may become eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months after completing their program.
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Format
Part-time
Class Begins
January, May or September on our Boston campus
Credits
12-15 credits
Time to Complete
8 months–3 years
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December with a graduation ceremony held at the end of the spring term. Learn more about commencement.
GMAT/GRE Requirement
Graduate certificate programs do not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
F-1 visa compliant?
No.
STEM Designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is not offered at this time.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
No.
Ready to apply? Start here.
Format
100% online
Class Begins
January, February, April, June, October, or November
Credits
12 credits (6 core and 6 elective)
Time to Complete
1–2 years
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December with a graduation ceremony held at the end of the spring term. Learn more about commencement.
GMAT/GRE Requirement
Graduate certificate programs do not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
F-1 visa compliant?
No.
STEM Designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is not offered at this time.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
No.
Ready to apply? Start here.
About our students
Entering Class of 2020
Women | 88% |
Men | 12% |
International | 33% |
Average Years Work Experience | 3 years |
Undergraduate Majors Represented
Business | |
Communication | |
Cultural Studies | |
Graphic Design | |
Marketing | |
Physiology |
Industries Represented
Financial Services |
Food & Beverage |
Media/Entertainment |
Petroleum/Energy |
Featured Faculty
See all faculty who regularly teach in our Graduate Certificate programs.
Meet Some of Our Students
Expanding career opportunities through pursuit of a graduate certificate
“Without having a formal education in the field, my knowledge was limited to my experiences. I wanted to learn more about marketing and earn a graduate certificate to provide myself access to more career opportunities in the future.” says Danielle Cochran, Graduate Certificate in Marketing'21
Q&A with Laura Dyduch, GCM'18
“The professors are captivating, they go beyond just teaching you the syllabus. Classes at D'Amore-McKim are like nothing I have ever experienced before. Not only do we learn things from the professor but they continually engage students in the conversation so that we all learn from each other as well” says Dyduch.