Online Graduate Certificates
Designed for those without an accounting background, the certificate positions you to take on roles that require a more substantial accounting foundation, make a career shift to an accounting-related position, or continue toward a master’s program. Coursework covers financial accounting, taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting. This graduate certificate also provides the accounting preparation needed to be considered for admission to the Smeal residential One-Year Master of Accounting program. (12 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Accounting Foundations, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Accounting Foundations Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
This graduate certificate enables business professionals to develop the quantitative and managerial skills for exploring and analyzing complex data sets to support data-driven business decisions. The program—designed around the framework from the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS)—covers the entire life cycle of data and analytics supported decision making using the descriptive/prescriptive/predictive framework for business analytics: descriptive (what happened?), predictive (what will happen?), prescriptive (what should happen?). (9 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Business Analytics Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
Managers and leaders will learn to align an organization’s strategic objectives with tactical enterprise-level projects and technology initiatives. Business Architecture is a rapidly growing field today. The primary purpose of describing the business architecture of an enterprise is to improve the effectiveness or efficiency of the business itself. This includes innovations in the structure of an organization, the centralization or federation of business processes, the quality and timeliness of business information, and ensuring that money spent at the project level is in support of the strategic objectives of the larger enterprise. (9 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Business Architecture, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Business Architecture Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
- Master’s in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Master's in Enterprise Architecture and Business Transformation
- Master’s in Marketing Analytics & Insights
- Master of Business Administration
- Master’s in Strategic Management & Executive Leadership
- Master of Supply Chain Management
- Master of Taxation
Every business needs effective managers in order to be profitable. These management professionals are critical to an organization’s success, addressing operational challenges, leading and motivating people, tracking expenses, forecasting revenue, strategically allocating resources, and setting operational priorities. With this certificate, you will gain transferable skills that can be easily applied in any business setting — regardless of industry. (12 credits)
- Credits earned in the Business Management Foundations Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
Develop a sustainability plan for any size or type of organization, from startup to global corporation. You will have the chance to set yourself apart in your field by learning to implement business practices that meet the present demands of your company and its stakeholders, while protecting the resources needed in the future. This program can teach you the skills needed to effectively assess opportunities and measure financial, environmental, and social returns. (9 credits)
- Credits earned in the Business Sustainability Strategy Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
In today’s competitive B2B landscape, marketing expertise is essential. Gain a foundational understanding of the specialized concepts, theories, tools, and techniques that set B2B marketing apart. Build sought-after skills in strategic planning, new product development, data analytics, and more. This certificate provides the specialized knowledge to set yourself apart. As a student in the graduate certificate in B2B marketing, you'll have the unique opportunity to work closely with world-class experts, from both B2B marketing academic and B2B marketing practice, associated with the Institute for the Study of Business Markets (ISBM). (9 credits)
- Credits earned in the Business-to-Business Marketing Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
Gain the foundational knowledge behind the principles of innovation and entrepreneurship in a corporate context. As a student, you will explore a broad spectrum of topics including ideation, product/service development, managing customer experiences, entrepreneurial leadership, innovation strategies and methods, leading innovative teams, benchmarking, competitor assessment, future trend tracking, new venture creation, technology commercialization, and more. (12 credits)
- Credits earned in the Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
This online program can help you strengthen your competencies as a supervisor and leader and accelerate your organization's diversity and inclusion growth for the future. You'll learn how to recognize and apply the concepts of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, stakeholder analysis and crisis management, as well as lead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. (9 credits)
- Credits earned in the Diversity and Inclusion as Strategy Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
Penn State’s online Graduate Certificate in Management Consulting can provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this dynamic and growing field. As a management consultant, you can help clients more readily achieve their goals and objectives by identifying and defining organizational challenges, improving efficiencies, transforming business models, restructuring their workforce and processes, aligning resources, and advising upon strategic issues associated with corporate growth and change. (9 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Management Consulting, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Management Consulting Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
- Master’s in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Master's in Enterprise Architecture and Business Transformation
- Master’s in Marketing Analytics & Insights
- Master of Business Administration
- Master’s in Strategic Management & Executive Leadership
- Master of Supply Chain Management
- Master of Taxation
Develop the core marketing analytics knowledge needed to influence marketing strategy and decision-making in today’s data-driven business environment. The program will convey how marketing analytics are conducted, meaningfully communicated, and strategically applied within organizations. (12 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Marketing Analytics Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
Managers need the ability to effectively negotiate and utilize their influence to construct profitable agreements, gain support, close a deal, and implement solutions. Effective negotiators are typically excellent listeners, creative and analytical thinkers, and persuasive speakers. They use their skills and influence to gain acceptance for their solutions, products, or ideas and ensure their strategies are implemented. The Graduate Certificate in Negotiation and Influence will provide a foundation for these vital negotiation tactics. (9 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Negotiation and Influence, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Negotiation and Influence Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional Application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
Prepare to succeed in a variety of positions related to the competitive and rewarding commercial real estate market. Finance, business, and legal professionals can further specialize their skills and/or practice to find success working in the ever-growing commercial real estate industry. (9 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Law and Valuation, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Real Estate Law and Valuation Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required
This fully online program is ideal for experienced managers who seek to connect their organization with the outside world and wish to set a strategic path to ensure their organization is able to remain relevant and flourish in today’s dynamic marketplace. This certificate is designed for students with at least 5 years of experience managing a team and aspire to move into an executive role that requires strategic thinking and decision making. (12 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Strategic Leadership Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required
Penn State’s online Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management will give you the ability to develop supply chain solutions for your organization as you gain an understanding of how companies use supply chain networks to acquire, produce, and deliver goods and services domestically and worldwide. (12 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Supply Chain Management Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
Learn about cutting-edge strategies that successful companies employ to mitigate supply chain interruptions. The curriculum also examines business continuity planning, cybersecurity, and supply chain resilience, providing students with current supply chain knowledge through deep dives into these topics. (12 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Risk Management, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Supply Chain Risk Management Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
Designed for professionals in accounting, financial, and legal roles, this certificate will provide knowledge surrounding tax laws and regulations. Students will have the ability to select from five courses to fulfill the credential requirements. (9 credits)
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Taxation, or take action and apply
- Credits earned in the Taxation Certificate may apply to a master’s degree. An additional application and acceptance into the degree program is required.
All programs are offered in partnership with the Penn State World Campus.
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