Inspired leadership
9 - 12 months
5737015
This Program is Perfect For
- Professionals seeking to enhance leadership and management skills
- People interested in applying supply chain operation principles and techniques to cost effectively create products or services that can be competitively sold in the global marketplace
- Career changers aiming to enter the business field
- Professionals looking for guidance in a dynamic and changing business environment
Build the foundation of successful leadership
Our program builds on the huge body of science underlying the latest best practices for management. You will gain practical skills to handle the day-to-day aspects of running a business and study evidence-based methods to maximize company performance. Network with industry professionals who teach facilitation, negotiation, coaching, and how to help employees carry out a unified vision. Choose elective courses from the following areas:
- Business Essentials
- Financial Analysis/Accounting
- Management Development
- Marketing Business Development
Courses
Program Requirements
Total: 7–10 courses (minimum 19 quarter units)
- 5 required courses (13 quarter units)
- 2–5 elective courses (6 quarter units)
- End with a certificate of completion review.
1. Required Course(s):
MKTG.X400
$700
Jan. 7 - Feb. 18, Wednesday, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 01-07-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-14-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-21-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-28-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-11-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-18-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AND FULLY PARTICIPATE IN A MINIMUM OF FIVE OF THE SIX CLASS SESSIONS.
No meeting on February 4, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials: Principles of Marketing by Philip Kotler and Gary Armstrong, 19th edition, 2023, Pearson, ISBN-13: 9780137864898 (hardcover). The 18th edition is acceptable. However, please note that the lecture is based on the 19th edition.
Mar. 31 - May. 5, Tuesday, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 03-31-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 04-07-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 04-14-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 04-21-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 04-28-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 05-05-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AND FULLY PARTICIPATE IN A MINIMUM OF FIVE OF THE SIX CLASS SESSIONS.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Textbook: Principles of Marketing by Philip Kotler and Gary Armstrong, 19th edition, 2023, Pearson, ISBN-13: 9780137864898 (hardcover). The 18th edition is acceptable. However, please note that the lecture is based on the 19th edition.
Winter
Spring
BUSM.X405
$745
Jan. 14 - Mar. 18, Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 01-14-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-21-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-28-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-04-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-11-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-18-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-25-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-04-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-11-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-18-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text: Fundamentals of Financial Management, Concise Edition, 11th Edition, Access to MindTap/Aplia, Cengage, 2022, Eugene F. Brigham, Joel F. Houston, ISBN-13: 9780357517734.
Required Tools and Materials: Access to MindTap/Aplia (cost around $120), more information will be provided at the first class session.
Winter
HRMT.X401
$710
Feb. 14 - Mar. 7, Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 02-14-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 02-21-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 02-28-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 03-07-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AND FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ALL FOUR CLASS SESSIONS.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials:
Download the PDF version of the following book: Organization Development: A Practitioner's Guide for OD and HR, Mee-Yan Cheung-Judge, Linda Holbeche, Kogan Page, 2021. ISBN: 9781789667929.
Recommended Tools & Materials:
Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector, James C. Morgan, Chandler Jordan Publishing, 2024, ISBN: 9780998329277.
Professional Credit:
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.
Apr. 4 - Apr. 25, Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 04-04-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Sat, 04-11-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Sat, 04-18-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Sat, 04-25-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AND FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ALL FOUR CLASS SESSIONS.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Professional Credit:
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.
Winter
Spring
BUSM.X419
$750
May. 30 - Jun. 27, Saturday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 05-30-2026 | 8:30am | 3:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 06-06-2026 | 8:30am | 3:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 06-13-2026 | 8:30am | 3:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 06-20-2026 | 8:30am | 3:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 06-27-2026 | 8:30am | 3:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Textbook: Matching Supply with Demand, An Introduction to Operations Management, 4th edition, 2018 by Gerard Cachon and Christian Terwiesch, McGraw Hill, ISBN13: 978-1-260-31706-0. New and used copies are readily available through Amazon, both printed and e-book versions. Both the 2nd and 3rd editions will work for this class.
Recommended Textbook: Operations and Supply Chain Management, 15th Edition, 2018, by F. Robert Jacobs and Richard B. Chase, McGraw Hill, ISBN: 978-1-259-66610-0. Keeping the cost of the textbook in mind, editions 13 or 14 will have relevant information. Students may also be able to find it via online resources such as Amazon, AbeBooks, etc.
Spring
2. Core Course(s): (Choose 1)
BUSM.X409
$745
Jan. 12 - Mar. 30, Monday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 01-12-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 01-26-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-02-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-02-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-16-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-30-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
No meetings on January 19 and February 16, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Textbook: Business Law, A Modern Textbook of Undergraduate Students and Primer for Law Students, 1st Edition 2023, Gavin Goldstein, Textbook Media Press, ISBN: 978-1-957725-36-9.
Winter
BUSM.X402
$775
Apr. 7 - Jun. 9, Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 04-07-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 04-14-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 04-21-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 04-28-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 05-05-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 05-12-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 05-19-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 05-26-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 06-02-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 06-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools and Materials:: International Business: The Challenges of Globalization Plus MyLab Management with Pearson eText, 10th Ed., 2023, John J. Wild, Kenneth L. Wild, ISBN-13: 9781292450278. **Important** Please wait until start of course for MyLab registration instructions.
Spring
3. Electives: Business Essentials
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Fall Flexible
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Fall Flexible
BUSM.X420
$750
Feb. 4 - Mar. 25, Wednesday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 02-04-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-11-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-18-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-25-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-04-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-11-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-18-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-25-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials: Supply Chain and Logistics Management Made Easy: Methods and Applications for Planning, Operations, Integration, Control and Improvement, and Network Design, Paul A. Myerson; Pearson FT Press, 2015. ISBN: 978-0133993349.
Recommended Tools & Materials: Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective (11th Edition), C. John Langley, Robert A. Novack, Brian Gibson, John J. Coyle; Cengage Learning, 2020. ISBN: 978-0357442135.
Winter
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
BUSM.X400
$880
Apr. 15 - Jun. 24, Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 04-15-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 04-22-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 04-29-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-03-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-10-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-24-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
No meeting on May 6, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Spring
4. Electives: Financial Analysis
BUSM.X403
$600
Feb. 6 - Feb. 27, Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
BUSM.X403.(32)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 02-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Professional Credit
HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 13 hours.
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 13 PDCs.
Required Tools & Materials:
Powerpoint presentation handouts - soft copy or printed (Provided in Canvas under "Files")
Use of Excel (Preferred) or Google Sheets
Winter
BUSM.X406
$745
Apr. 6 - Jun. 15, Monday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 04-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 04-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 04-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 04-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 05-04-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 05-11-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 05-18-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-01-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-08-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-15-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
No meeting on May 25, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Spring
5. Electives: Management Development
BUSM.X404
$700
Jan. 6 - Feb. 24, Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
BUSM.X404.(17)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 01-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 01-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 01-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 01-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-03-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-10-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-24-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Tools & Materials: None. Required readings for this course include a series of published articles (by the instructor and others) who are experts in communication, leadership, linguistics, etc. Sources include Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. (All reading materials will be made available to students to read or download.)
Professional Credit:
HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 19.25 hours.
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.
Winter
HRMT.X400
$650
Jan. 7 - Feb. 11, Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 01-07-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-14-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-21-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-28-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-04-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-11-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
One "no meeting" TBA. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Tools & Materials: HR and Business Related Online source material
Students will be required to research and cite sources and materials from primarily online resources. There is no required textbook for this course.
Professional Credit:
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 16.5 PDCs.
Winter
PPMT.X422
$750
Jan. 9 - Feb. 6, Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
PPMT.X422.(6)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 01-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 01-16-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 01-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 01-30-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Winter
6. Electives: Marketing Business Development
MKTG.X401
$700
Jan. 23 - Mar. 25, Friday, 12:01am - 11:59pm
- Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
MKTG.X401.(816)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 01-23-2026 | 12:01am | 12:01am | Online Self-Paced | ONLINE |
| Wed, 03-25-2026 | 11:58pm | 11:59pm | Online Self-Paced | ONLINE |
Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on January 23, but you may still enroll until January 30, 2026. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on March 25, 2026.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials: None
Recommended Tools & Materials: Marketing Research: An Applied Orientation (7th ed.), Naresh K. Malhotra, Pearson, 2021,
ISBN: 978-0137504879.
This book is not required. It is a recommended resource for those who want a detailed text on marketing research. We will be using weekly Power Points as our text.
May. 4 - Jun. 15, Monday, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
MKTG.X401.(17)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 05-04-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 05-11-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 05-18-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-01-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-08-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-15-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
No meeting on May 25, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Winter
Spring
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Winter
7. Completion Review:
O-CE0405
$95
Schedule
Please enroll in the Business Administration Certificate Completion Fee only when all of the certificate requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.
Recommended course sequence
Flexible course sequence
Courses may be taken in any order provided the prerequisites are met. You can learn more about each course in the Syllabus Library.
Substitutions
You may take one elective outside the certificate curriculum if you receive prior approval from the Academic Services Department. If you have not yet declared your candidacy in the Business Administration certificate program, please follow the current curriculum requirements.
To receive your certificate
Upon completion of the course sequence, you may request your Business Administration Certificate Completion Review.
Professional development
The credit you earn in many Business Administration certificate courses qualifies as credit within professional organizations. Check with your professional association.
Transfer your Business Administration certificate units to NDNU
Completion of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Business Administration certificate program allows you to transfer up to nine UCSC SV quarter units (equal to six NDNU semester credits) toward two advanced programs at Notre Dame de Namur University.
Transferrable UCSC Silicon Valley courses
- Organizational Development and Change | HRMT.X401
- Customer-Driven Marketing: Principles and Practice | MKTG.X400
- Applied Market Research for Strategic Decisions | MKTG.X401
Transfer requirements
- Complete the identified Business Administration courses before enrolling in the NDNU MBA Program.
- Have received a grade of B or higher in each UCSC course to be transferred.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Meet NDNU admission requirements.
Grade requirements
Please note that only letter grades of C or higher may be applied to a certificate, and in some programs, students may have more stringent requirements. Students in most employer- and government-sponsored payment programs, such as workforce development, as well as international students on F-1 visas, need to maintain a B average to meet their requirements.
See Grading and Credits Policy for further information.
Establish Candidacy
Instructors
Co-Chair
Reynold H Lewke
Startup CEO Coach and Recruiter | Career and Ironman Coach
REYNOLD LEWKE, M.S., M.B.A, LLB, a corporate attorney, litigator, author and business advisor, runs his own strategic talent management consulting and executive search firm. He has worked with startups and global Fortune 100 companies integrating engineering, business and legal perspectives. He offers actionable insights into issues ranging from domestic and international contracts to products liability, technology, human resources, and construction. Reynold, a certified personal trainer and Ironman coach with more than 22 Ironman distance races behind him, also offers career coaching services for professionals and fitness and personal training services. He has served as chair or co-chair of the Business Administration certificate program since 2020.
Co-chair
Dianne Conry
Consultant, Kranz & Associates | Program Chair
DIANNE V. CONRY, M.S., CPA, is a consultant with Kranz & Associates and has more than 30 years of accounting experience both in public accounting and in private industry. She has been teaching with UCSC Silicon Valley Extension since 1996, served many years as chair of the former Accounting certificate program, and currently serves as co-chair of the Business Administration certificate program.
Advisory Committee
PHIL BROTHERTON, B.S.M.E, M.B.A
Principal, Phil Brotherton Consulting
Vice President, Solutions and Alliances
NetApp
LARRY O'CONNELL M.S., M.A., M.B.A
Former Instructor, Business Administration Program
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
DIANNE V. CONRY, M.S., CPA
Consultant, Kranz & Associates
Co-Chair / Instructor, Business Administration Program
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
REYNOLD LEWKE, M.S., M.B.A, LLB,
Co-Chair, Business Administration Certificate Program
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
WENLEI SHAN, M.B.A
Former Instructor, Business Administration Program
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
BENJAMIN WANG, MD.
Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer
NeVap, Inc
