Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA)
Overview
Duration
1 year (full or part-time)
Required Credits
15
Location
UNLV campus (hybrid)
Five Reasons to Get a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at UNLV:
- Recognize and evaluate ethical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of business decisions.
- Experience the collision of backgrounds as you work with students who participate in the program from vastly different industries.
- Apply business concepts to managerial decision-making within a global or domestic setting.
- Effectively communicate business ideas and analyses in writing.
- Effectively communicate business ideas and analyses in oral presentations.
Get the Business Knowledge You Need for Your Next Move
A strong understanding in 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 degree program. The GCBA demonstrates the individual's desire to master their professional field and seek new knowledge about business administration.
“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 Process
The GCBA is open to graduates from all degrees. You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution in the United States or proof of equivalent training at an international college or university. Prospective students would complete an application in the Grad Rebel Gateway and submit all requested documents.
Program Structure
The GCBA provides a foundation in key business disciplines such as accounting, economics, finance, leadership, and marketing.The program requires the completion of 15 credits of MBA courses. Full-time students typically receive their certificate within one year, while part-time students average a year and a half. Courses are offered in a hybrid format.
All coursework from the GCBA can be applied toward an MBA, should students choose to pursue an MBA at the Lee Business School in the future.The grade must be B or above to apply toward the MBA program.
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 resident 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.
Faculty
The faculty at the Lee Business School are world-recognized experts in numerous business sectors, publish in top-tier internationally recognized academic journals, and are engaged in their respective communities.
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. Also, 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).
Program Advisors Contact
Lee Business School
MBA Program
John Baur
Associate Professor, Faculty Director, MBA and EMBA programs
702-895-3675
john.baur@unlv.edu
Prospective Student Contact
Lee Business School
Graduate Student Services
702-895-3655
LEEogss@unlv.edu
Catalog Information
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