Business Administration

The Program for Virtually Every Industry

Today’s business leaders must command a broad set of skills—from sales and marketing to economics, finance, and management. This not only requires hands on experience in the day-to-day aspects of running a business, but also advanced training and education in the latest business administration practices—which you can attain through the Business Administration Certificate Program at UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley. Specializations available include Sustainability Management, Non-Profit Management and Pre-MBA course work.

Cutting-Edge Curriculum Endorsed by World-ranked Institution

The Certificate Program in Business Administration is designed in conjunction with the world-renowned UCSC Economics Department, which recognizes courses for degree credit. The program draws from cutting-edge courses across our extensive Business and Management curriculum, which means that you can take advantage of the classes you need to prepare for your Masters in Business Administration (MBA), fulfill some of the general business education requirements to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and more.

In-Depth Training from Highly-Networked Veterans

All instructors in UCSC Extension’s Certificate Program in Business Administration are professionals and recognized leaders in their field. They bring unique expertise and knowledge into the classroom, ensuring you receive the latest information and insights into real world business administration practices.

Comprehensive Coursework Fulfills MBA and CPA Requirements

We offer comprehensive, graduate-level coursework in general business that is recognized for credit toward MS and MBA degrees throughout the Bay Area. In fact, you can complete 100 percent of your CPA education requirements through our Business Administration, Accounting, Project Management and Marketing curricula—with the added benefit of qualifying for graduate degree credit.

Advisory Board

Angelika Blendstrup, Ph.D., Stanford University, consultant and instructor, Stanford Continuing Studies.
Eve Majure, B.A., Stanford University, Senior Manager of university learning and development, HR, Brocade Communications
Ellen Pieterse, Ed.D., University of San Francisco, CEO, Pieterse & Company
Prem Talreja, M.B.A., Duke University, Director of OEM Sales, Sigma Designs
Dong Hao Zhang, Ph.D., Stanford University, Chief Investment Officer, Evla Hills Investment Management.