The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration provides an opportunity for students to gain basic business knowledge without having to participate in a full MBA program. Students will attain an understanding of the basic functional areas of business administration and how each contributes to an effective business organization. Students will learn how to analyze financial statements to determine a firm’s performance and financial condition in relation to what matters most to shareholders and investors. They will also learn managerial strategy development using marketing theories and applied marketing research techniques. To complete the program, students must complete five business courses (15 credit hours) while maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA.