Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA)
Overview
The graduate certificate in business administration (GCBA) will equip students with the essential skills needed to recognize and evaluate the ethical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of business decisions. Additionally, students will effectively communicate business ideas and analyses in writing and oral presentations. Moreover, they will learn to work effectively in team-oriented environments and apply business concepts to managerial decision-making within global or domestic settings.
Five Reasons to Get a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at UNLV
- Ethical Leadership: Develop a strong foundation in ethical leadership, enabling you to navigate complex business landscapes with integrity and responsibility.
- Diverse Collaboration: Experience the fusion of backgrounds as you work with students from vastly different industries participating in the program.
- Think Globally, Act Strategically: Apply business concepts to managerial decision-making within a global or domestic setting.
- Proficient Writing Skills: Effectively communicate business ideas and analyses in writing.
- Dynamic Presentation Abilities: Effectively communicate business ideas and analyses in oral presentations.
Get the Business Knowledge You Need for Your Next Move
A strong understanding of business can be a competitive advantage for individuals in almost any industry. Lee Business School recognizes that many potential business students who have completed their bachelor's degrees or equivalent may be unable to commit to a full MBA program. The GCBA demonstrates the individual's desire to master their professional field and seek new knowledge about business administration.
Get the Business Edge
The GCBA gives students a means to gain mastery in their professional fields, new academic knowledge about business administration, and improved performance in their existing jobs. The graduate certificate enhances their resumes, increasing their appeal in competitive job markets.
Students can pursue the GCBA as a stand-alone certificate or complement a traditional degree program they are pursuing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
Receive Mentorship from Industry Experts
The faculty at the Lee Business School are experts in numerous business sectors, publish in top-tier internationally recognized academic journals, and are engaged in their respective communities.
“I chose to pursue my business certificate at UNLV to gain a deeper insight into business processes, connect with other professionals, and gain confidence to start my private practice.”Kody Sampson, GCBA Candidate, Fall ‘22
Admission Requirements
The GCBA is open to graduates from all fields. The certificate demonstrates the individual's desire to master their professional field and seek new knowledge about business administration. All coursework from this GCBA can be applied toward an MBA, should students choose to pursue an MBA at the Lee Business School in the future.
To be considered, applicants must have the following:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution in the United States or an approved equivalent.
- A resume/CV.
- A statement of intent explaining the reason for applying.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Submit all post-secondary official transcripts.
- GMAT and/or GRE scores (optional).
Program Structure
To earn this certificate, students must complete courses in the following business areas: accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing.
- Requires 15 credit hours (five courses), which may be finished in one year.
- Most of our students work full-time and attend classes in the evening. To accommodate the needs of working professionals, all of our classes are offered after 5:30 p.m.
- Our first course begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 6:45 p.m., either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Other classes are offered once per week, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- MBA core courses are offered in a hybrid format, alternating between one week of in-person classes and one week of virtual/online sessions.
The core GCBA curriculum includes courses in:
- Accounting for managers
- Leadership, teams, and individuals
- Financial decision making
- Market opportunity analysis
- Applied economic analysis
All the credits from this certificate will transfer to our MBA program if you receive a B or better in the class (a B- does not transfer).
Application Deadlines
Fall Term:
July 15 – Priority deadline for domestic or permanent residence applicants
Aug. 1 – Final deadline for domestic or permanent residence applicants
Spring Term:
Nov. 15 – Priority deadline for domestic or permanent residence applicants
Dec. 1 – Final deadline for domestic or permanent residence applicants
Summer Term:
This certificate program does not admit students for the summer term.
Note: International students are not eligible to apply to this certificate program unless they are enrolled in a post-secondary degree program or above at UNLV.
Program Advisors Contact
Lee Business School
MBA Programs
Lisa Davis
Executive Director, Office of Graduate Student Services
702-895-1367
lisa.davis@unlv.edu
Prospective Student Contact
Lee Business School
Graduate Student Services
702-895-3655
LEEogss@unlv.edu
Catalog Information
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