Graduate Certificate in Advanced Study

The Certificate of Advanced Study consists of a five-course program of additional graduate education for those business professionals who have already completed a graduate degree in business (or, for the area of Sport Management, a J.D. degree). Additionally,students also may develop an individual plan of graduate coursework in consultation with a selected faculty member. This individual study plan may center on a theme, such as portfolio management, entrepreneurship, small business management or international management. Depending upon the concentration area selected and the specifics of the graduate business degree possessed by the applicant, applicants may be required to take additional core graduate business courses as a prerequisite to the advanced courses.

In order to be considered for admission, you must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree from a college or university. All applicants must submit the following components to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee for a graduate certificate program:An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higherOnline ApplicationAll Official Transcripts ResumePersonal Statement Application FeeAn overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higherA graduate-level degree from an accredited institution 5 years of significant, professional or entrepreneurial experience. Please review the Alternate Route Admissions process. Successful completion of a U.S.-recognized certifying exam (CPA, CFA) Completion of a Stillman School of Business graduate certificate program within the last 5 years with a cumulative GPA of 3.3.