Graduate Certificates In Management
We offer graduate certificates in two management topics: business fundamentals and leadership. Both provide a deep dive into critical skills and the benefits of the Department of Management’s long history of research and teaching, without the commitment of a full master’s degree. Day and evening courses are available, and certificates can be completed in as little as 6 months. There are no required prerequisites.
All certificates have the same application process and per-hour tuition rate. Completed applicable coursework can be applied toward a master’s degree.
Certificates in Business Foundations
The certificates in business foundations provide students a fundamental way to better understand business, through accounting, business information analytics, finance and marketing.
You’ll start with sound business planning and decision-making using marketing theories and tools, as well as making data-driven decisions using probability and other statistical techniques. You’ll learn about the fundamentals of accounting, from recording economic events to preparing a company’s financial statements. Then you’ll transition into learning the different sources of acquiring dollars, identifying the costs and benefits of each source, and the financial decision regarding how much of each source to use.
Specialized Graduate Certificate (4 courses, 16 credit hours)
The specialized certificate provides a foundational understanding of business fundamentals (accounting, business information analytics, finance and marketing), giving you the knowledge and insights you need to communicate and collaborate with various functional units within a business or organization.
You’ll take four foundational courses:
- ACTG 4610 Financial Accounting and Reporting
- INFO 4610 Business Statistics
- FIN 4630 Managerial Finance
- MKTG 4100 Marketing Concepts
Graduate Certificate (6 courses, 24 credit hours)
The advanced, 6-course certificate includes the four foundational courses listed in the specialized certificate, plus allows you to pursue topics that interest you in depth by choosing two electives.
Your options for electives include (but aren’t limited to):
Marketing
- MKTG 4570 Digital Strategies
- MKTG 4705 Topics in Marketing (Data Science for Marketers)
- MKTG 4805 Foundations of Digital Marketing
- MKTG 4815 Social Media Marketing
- MKTG 4825 Mobile Marketing
- MKTG 4835 Search Engine Marketing: Google Analytics & Google Ads
- MKTG 4845 Tech in Marketing: Design Tools and Digital Foundations
Supply Chain
- TRAN 4100 Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
- TRAN 4110 Fundamentals of Supply Chain Planning
- TRAN 4120 Fundamentals of Supply Chain Execution
- TRAN 4130 Structured Problem Solving in Supply Chain Management
Human Resources
- HRA 4600 Human Resources in Organizations
- HRA 4610 Employee Compensation
- HRA 4620 Employment Total Benefits
- HRA 4630 Employment Law
Healthcare
- HC Healthcare Macroeconomics
- HC Management Principles in Healthcare Systems
- HC Healthcare: Innovative Strategies and Change Management
- HC Organizational Behavior in Healthcare
Certificates in Leadership
Specialized Graduate Certificate (4 courses, 16 credit hours)
The specialized certificate provides a foundational background in both individual and organizational leadership, giving you the insights and skills you need to motivate teams and organizations to meet their strategic goals. Built on engaging discussions and experiential projects, the curriculum delivers the practical knowledge needed to be an effective and ethical leader.
You’ll take four foundational courses:
- MGMT 4202 Leading Self
- MGMT 4203 Leading Teams
- MGMT 4204 Leading Organizations
- MGMT 4400 Ethical Leadership
Graduate Certificate (6 courses, 24 credit hours)
The advanced, 6-course certificate includes the four foundational courses, plus allows you to choose two elective courses to deepen your knowledge of the fundamental business topics that interest you most.
Your options for electives include (but aren’t limited to):
- ACTG 4610 Financial Accounting and Reporting
- INFO 4401 Business Analytics Fundamentals
- MGMT 4304 Project Management for Leaders
- MGMT 4303 Negotiations and Change
- MKTG 4100 Marketing Concepts
Tuition
$1,718 per credit hour
Tuition for Daniels College of Business graduate programs is based on a cost-per-credit-hour rate set by the University of Denver. Residents and non-residents of Colorado have the same tuition costs. The rate above is for the 2025-2026 academic year (fall through summer quarters).
Financial Aid
Federal financial aid is available for 24-credit graduate certificates. Contact a graduate advisor for more information.
Scholarships
Both 16-credit and 24-credit certificates are eligible for merit scholarships. Candidates will automatically be considered for scholarships when they are admitted to the certificate program. There is no separate application required.
16-credit vs. 24-credit certificates
Do I want a 16-credit or 24-credit certificate?
The 16-credit specialized certificate lets you quickly earn a credential with four tightly focused foundation courses that build your skills in a specific area. This certificate is not eligible for federal financial aid.
The 24-credit advanced certificate starts with the same foundation courses, then adds two more courses that either delve into the foundation topics in more depth or allow you to explore electives. It's designed for students looking to develop more extensive skills or planning to pursue a master's degree. The 24-credit certificate is eligible for federal financial aid.
Both certificates have the same application process and per-hour tuition rate, and credits from either certificate can be applied toward a master's degree.