The Professional Diploma Program in Business Administration is a full-time, one-semester, in-person option for individuals in any industry who want to strengthen their business management skills. You will gain a solid foundation in how organizations operate and apply concepts through projects and case studies that mirror real-world business challenges.
You can learn more about the curriculum on our program website.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Acquire an overview of an organization's structure and function
- Analyze companies within the context of their environment
- Understand the fundamental concepts of administration and management across the most central departments of a company
- Create strategic leadership and vision
- Create an optimal organizational architecture
Required Courses:
- Applied Economics for Business | ECON X402.8 (2 units)
- Organization and Management | BUS ADM X490.1 (2 units)
- Accounting Foundations for Business BUS ADM X421 (2 units)
- Marketing Management | BUS ADM X460.1 (2 units)
Course Schedule:
The Professional Diploma Program in Business Administration is offered in Fall (August-December). Detailed class schedules will be shared with admitted students prior to the start of the semester.
Classes are held on weekdays at the Golden Bear Center, typically between 8:00AM - 6:00PM.
Program Completion Requirements:
The curriculum consists of 4 core courses for a total of 8 semester units (120 hours of instruction). To earn your award of completion at the end of the semester, you must take all courses for a letter grade and earn a grade of C or better in each course.