General Business Certificates
Graduate Certificates are a way to engage and develop yourself without committing to a multi-year degree program as a working professional. Designed to target specific functional areas of interest to employers, Carlson Graduate Certificates allow learners to enroll in 12 credits (4-6 courses) of graded, transcripted coursework that can usually be completed in a single academic year. Learners who complete a certificate may apply it to the associated degree as indicated below if they decide to continue.
Available Certificates
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Explores key financial principles, such as corporate financial statements, reporting, and management, while also diving deep into specialized areas, including bond valuation, international financial systems, finance market tools, understanding portfolio management, risk, performance evaluation, and attribution.
Associated Graduate Degree: Part-Time or Online MBA
Fall* or Spring Start - Mixture of Weeknight In-Person & Online Courses
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Year 1
- Fall: MBA 6030
- Spring: MBA 6230
- Summer: No Course
Year 2
- Fall: Electives
- Spring: Electives
*Encouraged Spring Semester Start for no semester gaps over the summer term
Year 1
- Spring: MBA 6030
- Summer: MBA 6230
- Fall: Electives
Year 2
- Spring: Electives
Focuses on four key areas of analytics: descriptive, predictive, causal, and prescriptive while also using analytical tools and programs such as Python, R, and Tableau.
Associated Graduate Degree: Master of Applied Business Analytics (MABA) or Part-Time MBA or Online MBA
Fall Start Only - Mixture of In-Person & Online Courses
*Please note that this Certificate does have prerequisites:
- Demonstrated competency in computer programming in at least one of the following computer programming languages is required: Python, R, C, C++, C#, VB, Java, PHP, Pascal, or Fortran. Academic transcripts, certificates from online courses, or work experience may be cited to meet this requirement.
- At least one-semester college level math course (e.g. Calculus, Linear Algebra) is required.
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Mathematics Essentials for Business Analytics - MABA 6490 Programming for Business Analytics - MABA 6311 AI for Competitive Advantage - MABA 6251 Practical Statistics for Business Applications - MABA 6121 Data Management and Big Data- MABA 6321 Data Visualization - MABA 6341 |
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- Fall Start:
- A Term (7 Week Courses): MABA 6121, MABA 6311
- B Term (7 Week Courses): MABA 6341, MABA 6251
- Spring Term:
- A Term (7 Week Courses): MABA 6490
- B Term (7 Week Courses): MABA 6321
Required Course Order as follows the Master of Applied Business Analytics Curriculum (specific order with no term gaps)
Develop a foundation in financial reporting, basic corporate financial management, and applied corporate financial decision making as well as a deeper understanding of financial markets and their functions, growth through mergers and acquisitions, and financial theories in corporations’ decisions.
Associated Graduate Degree: Part-Time or Online MBA
Fall* or Spring Start - Mixture of Weeknight In-Person & Online Courses
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Financial Accounting - MBA 6030 (3 credits) Financial Management - MBA 6230 (3 credits) Working Capital Management - FINA 6212 (1 credit) Cash Flows & Project Selection - FINA 6211 (1 credit) Financial Modeling - FINA 6322 (2 credits)
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Finance for Multinationals - FINA 6611 (1 credit) Financial Capital Structure - FINA 6213 (1 credit) Business Valuation - FINA 6214 (1 credit) Financing Options in Firm's Life Cycle - FINA 6111 (1 credit) Financial Statement Analysis - ACCT 6100 (2 credits) |
Year 1
- Fall: MBA 6030
- Spring: MBA 6230
- Summer: Limited Electives Options
Year 2
- Fall: FINA 6241
- Spring: Electives
*Encouraged Spring Semester Start for no semester gaps over the summer term
Year 1
- Spring: MBA 6030
- Summer: MBA 6230
- Fall: FINA 6241, Electives
Year 2
- Spring: Electives
A set of courses designed to help take candidates through the innovation journey: from idea generation and opportunity identification, to business planning, funding, product development, testing, and managing a growing business. Whether starting a new venture or growing an existing idea, this certificate offers a fundamental understanding of principles through which new innovations are achieved and sustain success
Associated Graduate Degree: Part-Time or Online MBA
Fall or Spring Start - Mixture of Weeknight In-Person & Online Courses
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship - ENTR 6020 (2 credits) Technology Strategy - MGMT 6070 (2 credits) Management of Innovation & Change - MGMT 6050 (2 credits)
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Developing New Ventures - ENTR 6021 (2 credits) Financing Business Ventures - ENTR 6023 (2 credits) Managing the Growing Business - ENTR 6036 (2 credits) Corporate Venturing - ENTR 6037 (2 credits) New Product Design I & II - ENTR 6041 or 6042 (2 credits each) Start-Up - Consumer Development & Testing - MGMT 5102 (2 credits) |
Year 1
- Fall: MGMT 6070 & MGMT 6050, Electives
- Spring: ENTR 6020 or MGMT 6050, Electives
- Summer: ENTR 6020, Electives
Year 1
- Spring: ENTR 6020 or MGMT 6050, Electives
- Summer: ENTR 6020, Electives
- Summer: MGMT 6050 or MGMT 6070, Electives
Learn the key principles in effective leadership, identifying personal leadership through feedback, and developing leadership skills through practice. Also, understand how to achieve organizational goals by leading others, factors that affect performance, negotiation strategies, how to work in cross-cultural teams, group dynamics, decision making, cooperation, conflict, and power.
Associated Graduate Degree: Part-Time or Online MBA
Fall or Spring Start - Mixture of Weeknight In-Person, Weekend In-Person & Online Courses
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Change Management - HRIR 5000 Negotiation Strategies - MGMT 6004 Management of Teams - MGMT 6084 Leading Others - MBA 6110 Cross-Cultural Management - MGMT 6310 Leadership & Personal Dev - MGMT 6465 |
Year 1
- Fall: MBA 6110, MGMT 6004, MGMT 6465
- Spring: HRIR 5000, MGMT 6084, MGMT 6310
Can spread out further by using summer semester
Year 1
- Spring: HRIR 5000, MBA 6110, MGMT 6310
- Fall: MGMT 6004, MGMT 6084, MGMT 6465
Can spread out further by using summer semester
The Carlson School's Medical Leadership Institute (MILI) is a nationally recognized leader in research and teaching on the business of healthcare. Foundational courses focus on understanding the healthcare landscape coupled with courses from experienced practitioners in electives ranging from sector or function specific deep dives or broader enrichment areas. Learners will have a developed understanding and expertise on the Medical Industry/Healthcare sector upon completion.
Associated Graduate Degree: Part-Time or Online MBA
Fall or Spring Start - Mixture of Weeknight In-Person, Weekend In-Person & Online Courses
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Medical Technology Evaluation and Market Research - MILI 6589 Healthcare Analytics - MILI 6963 The Healthcare Marketplace - MILI 6990
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Supply Chain Management in the Health Care & Medical Devices Sector - SCO 6096 Pharmaceutical Industry: Business and Policy - MILI 6235 Healthcare Law: Strategic and Business Implications - MILI 6421 Information Technology in Healthcare - MILI 6562 Medical Device Industry: Business and Policy - MILI 6726 Healthcare Payers: US and Global - MILI 6920 Anatomy & Physiology for Managers - MILI 6991 Healthcare Delivery Innovations - MILI 6992 MILI Global Valuation Lab - MILI 6997
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Year 1
- Fall: MILI 6990, MILI 6963, Electives
- Spring: MILI 6589. Electives
Year 1
- Spring: MILI 6589, MILI 6990, Electives
- Summer: No courses
- Fall: MILI 6963, Electives
*Encouraged Fall Semester for no semester gaps over the summer term
Explore management principles in corporate direction, strategic decision making, implementing business plans, and key financial metrics in decision making across areas such as business portfolio management, strategic alliances, industry variance and analysis, role of technology, managing across borders, and how organizations innovate/change.
Associated Graduate Degree: Part-Time or Online MBA
Fall or Spring Start - Mixture of Weeknight In-Person, Weekend In-Person & Online Courses
*Can be completed Online starting Fall 2021
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Financial Accounting - MBA 6030 Strategic Management - MBA 6300
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Industry Analysis - MGMT 6031 Strategic Alliances - MGMT 6032 Managing the Strategy Process - MGMT 6033 Competing Globally - MGMT 6040 Management of Innovation and Change - MGMT 6050 Technology Strategy - MGMT 6070 Corporate Strategy - MGMT 6085
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Year 1
- Fall: MBA 6030, MBA 6300, Electives
- Spring: Electives
Year 1
- Spring: MBA 6300
- Summer: MBA 6030
- Fall: Electives
Learn basic marketing concepts and skills in strategy development as well as critical principles in management of marketing function before diving deeper into areas such as pricing, brand, buyer behavior, channels of marketing, data analysis in marketing, and international practices in marketing.
Associated Graduate Degree: Part-Time or Online MBA
Fall or Spring Start - Mixture of Weeknight In-Person, Weekend In-Person & Online Courses
*Can be completed Online starting Fall 2021
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Strategic Marketing - MKTG 6088 Marketing Management - MBA 6210
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Buyer Behavior - MKTG 6055 Marketing Channels - MKTG 6060 International Marketing - MKTG 6072 Pricing Strategy - MKTG 6075 Brand Strategy - MKTG 6082 Digital Marketing - MKTG 6086 |
Year 1
- Fall: MBA 6210
- Spring: MKTG 6088, Electives
- Summer: Electives (Optional)
Year 2
- Fall: Electives
Year 1
- Spring: MBA 6210
- Summer: MKTG 6088
- Fall: Electives
Year 2
- Spring: Electives
COVID-19 has highlighted the challenges and career opportunities in supply chain management in the medical device and healthcare delivery sectors. This graduate certificate is for those who are committed to developing disciplinary knowledge, sectoral domain expertise, and end-to-end thinking fundamental to pursuing or advancing their supply chain management careers in the medical device and healthcare delivery sectors.
Associated Graduate Degree: Part-Time or Online MBA or Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Fall or Spring Start - Mixture of Weeknight In-Person, Weekend In-Person & Online Courses
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Supply Chain & Operations - MBA 6220 SCM in Health Care and Medical Device Sector - SCO 6096 Service Management - SCO 6051
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Project Mgmt - SCO 6041 Strategic Sourcing - SCO 6045 Logistics and Transportation - SCO 6048 Managing Technologies in Supply Chain - SCO 6072 Process Improvement Methods - SCO 6091 Supply Chain Risk and Security - SCO 6092 Responsible Supply Chain Management - SCO 6094 Operations Excellence via Lean Thinking - SCO 6098 Data Analysis for Managers - MBA 6120 Big Data Analytics in Supply Chains - SCO 6191 Supply Chain Finance - SCO 6192 |
Year 1
- Fall: MBA 6220, Electives
- Spring: SCO 6096, Electives
Year 1
- Spring: MBA 6220, SCO 6096
- Summer: Electives (Optional)
- Fall: Electives
Contact Graduate Certificates
- Email: carlsoncert@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-625-5555