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Mini-MBA Graduate Certificate

Become an effective leader and develop critical decision-making skills through this flexible online certificate program. 

Mon, Feb 10

Next Application Deadline

Spring 2025 Start Term

At a Glance

Location and Start Terms:

  • Online, asynchronous
  • 5 yearly start terms

Duration:

  • 6-9 months
  • 10-week courses

Commitment:

  • 4 courses (12 credits)
  • 1-credit orientation course
  • $2,331 per 3-credit course
     

Become an Effective Leader

Cultivate your management and leadership skills with Bryant University’s Mini-MBA Graduate Certificate. Our AACSB-accredited program will help you accelerate your career and grow into an innovative leader for today’s global economy. Whether you’re a manager looking to upskill or starting down a new career path, Bryant’s top-ranked curriculum will prepare you for success — without the commitment of a full MBA program.

This self-paced, asynchronous program includes four courses from our nationally recognized Online MBA — ranked No. 33 Best Online MBA program by U.S. News & World Report — and can be completed in as little as six months. With five different start terms throughout the year, you have the flexibility to design a course schedule that works best for you. You’ll also get a taste for Bryant’s personalized experience and take classes with Online MBA students for a more enriching learning environment. 

Our Value

Flexible

Learn online and at your own pace. Choose from five start terms and earn your certificate in as little as six months.

Transferable

Course credits are fully transferable to the Online MBA program pending a grade of “B” or higher. 

Supportive

Small classes and supportive faculty help tailor your experiences to your career aspirations. You’ll also have a designated student success advisor throughout the program.

Network

Connect with Bryant’s vast professional network of acclaimed professors and alumni across major corporations. 

Curriculum

The Mini-MBA Graduate Certificate consists of four courses from our top-ranked Online MBA plus Strategies for Success, a required orientation course before the start of the program. Sample courses include: 

Managerial Economics Data Analysis MBAO 551
Principles of Management MBAO 552
Global Business MBAO 559
Organizational and Strategic Leadership MBAO 560

Benefits of Online Learning

  • Start the program when you’re ready. 
    Choose from five different start terms throughout the year in January, March, May, August, and October. There’s no need to wait until the fall semester to begin.
     
  • Move at your own pace.
    Our 10-week courses offer you plenty of flexibility. Enroll in one or two classes at a time, or take a pause between sessions when your life gets busy.
     
  • Balance school with your personal and professional life. 
    The program’s asynchronous structure allows you to take classes on your schedule, so you can balance your studies with your other commitments.
     
  • Receive dedicated learning support.
    Our “Strategies for Success” orientation course will make sure you’re prepared for online learning, and our faculty members are readily available to answer your questions. You’ll also have a community of fellow students to lean on throughout your experience. 

Admission Costs

Tuition*

$9,324
($2,331 per 3-credit course)

Program Fees

Online Programs Orientation Course: $495
Application Fee: $80

Total Cost

$9,899

*Tuition rates are subject to annual change based on approval by the Board of Trustees, typically in the spring of the preceding academic year. 

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