Certificate Programs - Post Graduate Degree Certificates
The Dolan School's Certificate programs for Advanced Study (C.A.S.) provide opportunities for qualified professionals to enhance their competency and update their skills in the specialized areas of:
- Accounting
- Accounting for Information Systems
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- General management
- Human resources management
- Information systems
- Operations management
- International business
- Marketing
- Taxation
The 15-credit program is designed to provide a complete integration between the theory and practice of contemporary business. The C.A.S. programs are suitable for working professionals who have already earned a graduate degree, but whose responsibilities are currently or are expected to be in a particular specialty and desire greater depth of academic preparation in that subject area, or for individuals outside of the area who desire to understand multifunctional thinking in order to compete effectively in the marketplace.
Program Requirements
The program requires completion of the subject area's required course plus four additional elective courses, for a total of 15 credits in the area of specialization. All programs of study are planned with the help of the assistant director of graduate programs and consider the interests and goals of the participant.
Candidates for the certificate are to complete all requirements within three years of beginning their course work. They are expected to make some annual progress toward the certificate in order to remain in good standing. A candidate who elects to take a leave of absence must notify the dean in writing.
Grades and academic average computation are identical to those of the MBA and M.S. programs. Certificates are awarded to candidates who complete their programs with at least a 3.00 overall grade point average.