The Post-Baccalaureate Management Certificate
The Post-Baccalaureate Management Certificate (PBMC) Program offers students who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-business area of study, the opportunity to meet the demands of new careers in management or satisfy their personal goals.
Applicants apply for acceptance to the PBMC Program through the Graduate Studies Office. Applicants follow the procedures for acceptance into the MBA, but in a curtailed form. They fill out the same application form as do MBA applicants and supply a resume, an essay, and an official transcript from their undergraduate or graduate college degree. However, applicants are not required to submit GMAT scores or recommendation letters.
The program is compatible with our MBA degree requirements, enabling certificate recipients to transition into the MBA program. Certificate recipients who wish to apply for admissions to the MBA program must follow the application requirements.
GMAT scores may be waived for students who complete the certificate program with a GPA of 3.5 or higher with no "C" grades. When admitted to the MBA program, graduate courses completed as part of the certificate program within the last five years shall be counted toward the MBA degree with the approval of the MBA director.
The Program:
Students must complete the following four courses (12 Credit hours):
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POM 500 | Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| ACT 500 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 500 | Economic Concepts for Managers |
3 |
| MGT 600 | Social Responsibility and Business Law | 3 |
Grades ranging from "A" to "C" are passing grades. If a student has a demonstrable experience in any of the above four subject areas, substitute courses can be taken upon consultation with, and approval of, the program advisor.
