Inspired leadership
9 - 12 months
5737015
These courses are 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 your skills your way.
We invite you to strengthen your skills in our individual courses. Note that this certificate program is currently suspended. Courses may be applied to a certificate only if you are currently declared in a program.
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
1. Required Course(s):
HRMT.X401
$710
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jul. 18 - Aug. 8, Sat, 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, 07-18-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 07-25-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 08-01-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 08-08-2026 | 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.
Summer
MKTG.X400
$650
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jul. 1 - Aug. 5, Wed, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 07-01-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-08-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-15-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-22-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-29-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 08-05-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | 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 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, Philip Kotler and Gary Armstrong, 19th edition, 2023, Pearson, ISBN: 9780137864898 (hardcover).
Please use this edition for most recent updates. Note the publisher offers an eTextbook. (https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/principles-of-marketing…)
The 18th edition is acceptable. However, please note that the lecture is based on the 19th edition.
Summer
BUSM.X405
$745
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jun. 22 - Aug. 24, Mon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 06-22-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 06-29-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 07-06-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 07-13-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 07-20-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 07-27-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 08-03-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 08-10-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 08-17-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 08-24-2026 | 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, 12th Edition, Eugene F. Brigham, Joel F. Houston, Cengage, 2026, ISBN: 9798214509976
Required Tools and Materials: Access to MindTap/Aplia
Course: Section 1 of Finance Fundamentals-Winter 2026
Instructor: Malkiat Sandhu
This course requires an online learning platform called MindTap. Follow the instructions below to get started.
Register for your MindTap Course
1. Use the course registration link https://student.cengage.com/course-link/MTPNXP15CZML
2. Follow the instructions on screen to create your Cengage account and register for this MindTap course.
3. Begin your temporary access* period.
Need help? Visit the Cengage Start Strong Website (https://startstrong.cengage.com) for step-by-step instructions.
*Temporary Access: You can access your MindTap course until 8:00 AM (UTC) on 1/28/2026 for free. At the end of the temporary access period, you will be prompted to purchase access. Your work will be saved and will be available to you again once you've completed your purchase.
MindTap Tips & Training Tools
Learn more about navigating your MindTap course: (https://help.cengage.com/mindtap/mt-student/introduction.html)
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Our US-based support team delivers answers and advice via 24/7 online chat, Twitter, live phone support (1-800-354-9706) and through support.cengage.com, which includes helpful articles, and tutorials.
If you are having trouble loading MindTap, run the MindTap
browser check (https://ng.cengage.com/static/browsercheck/index.html) to make sure your browser is compatible or refer to the MindTap
System Requirements (https://help.cengage.com/mindtap/MindTap-System-Requirements.pdf). If MindTap isn't loading, be sure to visit Techcheck (https://techcheck.cengage.com) to see if there is an outage.
Need help? Visit the Cengage Start Strong Website (https://startstrong.cengage.com) for step-by-step instructions.
|| Skills Needed:
Prerequisites / Skills Needed
Summer
BUSM.X419
$750
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
May. 30 - Jun. 27, Sat, 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 Tools & Materials: Matching Supply with Demand, An Introduction to Operations Management, 4th edition, 2018, 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.
Additional materials for this class include industry reports, case studies, and supply chain articles, all of which will be provided to students at no additional cost.
Recommended Tools & Materials: Operations and Supply Chain Management, 15th Edition, 2018, 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)
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Winter
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Spring
3. Electives: Business Essentials
BUSM.X421
$650
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Aug. 8 - Aug. 22, Sat, 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
BUSM.X421.(2)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 08-08-2026 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 08-15-2026 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 08-22-2026 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | 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.
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:
Global Supply Chain Management by Tom Hult, David Closs, and David Frayer, McGrawhill, 2014, ISBN: 978-0-07-182742-3. Keeping the cost of the textbook in mind, Students may also be able to find it via online resources such as Amazon, AbeBooks, etc.
Summer
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Winter
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Fall
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Spring
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4. Electives: Financial Analysis
BUSM.X403
$600
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jul. 9 - Jul. 30, Thu, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
BUSM.X403.(33)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 07-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 07-16-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 07-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Thu, 07-30-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | 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.
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
Summer
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
5. Electives: Management Development
BUSM.X404
$700
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Jun. 17 - Aug. 5, Wed, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
BUSM.X404.(18)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 06-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-24-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-01-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-08-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-15-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-22-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-29-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 08-05-2026 | 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.
|| Skills Needed:
Prerequisites / Skills Needed
Summer
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Winter
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Winter
6. Electives: Marketing Business Development
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?
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
7. Completion Review:
O-CE0405
$95
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
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.
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