Inspired leadership
This Program is Perfect For
- Professionals seeking to enhance leadership and management skills
- People interested in applying supply chain operation principles and techniques to cost effectively create products or services that can be competitively sold in the global marketplace
- Career changers aiming to enter the business field
- Professionals looking for guidance in a dynamic and changing business environment
Courses
Program Requirements
Total: 7–10 courses (minimum 19 quarter units)
- 5 required courses (13 quarter units)
- 2–5 elective courses (6 quarter units)
- End with a certificate of completion review.
1. Required Course(s):
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text: Fundamentals of Financial Management, Concise Edition, 11th Edition, Access to MindTap/Aplia, Cengage, 2022, Eugene F. Brigham, Joel F. Houston, ISBN-13: 9780357517734.
Required Tools and Materials: Access to MindTap/Aplia (cost around $120), more information will be provided at the first class session.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AND FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ALL FOUR CLASS SESSIONS.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text:
Organization Development: A Practitioner's Guide for OD and HR, 3rd ed., Cheung-Judge, M., Holbeche, L., Kogan Page, 2021. ISBN: 9781789667929, 1789667925
Professional Credit:
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AND FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ALL FOUR CLASS SESSIONS.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text:
Organization Development: A Practitioner's Guide for OD and HR, 3rd ed., Cheung-Judge, M., Holbeche, L., Kogan Page, 2021. ISBN: 9781789667929, 1789667925
Professional Credit:
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
(No meeting Nov. 11)
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text: Principles of Marketing by Philip Kotler and Gary Armstrong, 19th edition, 2023, Pearson, ISBN-13: 9780137864898 (hardcover). The 18th edition is acceptable. However, please note that the lecture is based on the 19th edition.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class meets in real time in a classroom and via a remote learning platform via Zoom. Students may choose their preferred method of instruction-an in-person classroom setting or a remote format. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and time that are specified on the course schedule. Students who choose to attend remotely, will log into the course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate for the duration of each scheduled class meeting. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
(No meeting November 27).
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Textbook: Matching Supply with Demand, An Introduction to Operations Management, 4th edition, 2018 by Gerard Cachon and Christian Terwiesch, McGraw Hill, ISBN13: 978-1-260-31706-0. New and used copies are readily available through Amazon, both printed and e-book versions. Both the 2nd and 3rd editions will work for this class.
Recommended Textbook: Operations and Supply Chain Management, 15th Edition, 2018, by F. Robert Jacobs and Richard B. Chase, McGraw Hill, ISBN: 978-1-259-66610-0. Keeping the cost of the textbook in mind, editions 13 or 14 will have relevant information. Students may also be able to find it via online resources such as Amazon, AbeBooks, etc.
2. Core Course(s): (Choose 1)
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
No meetings on January 19 and February 16, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Textbook: Business Law, A Modern Textbook of Undergraduate Students and Primer for Law Students, 1st Edition 2023, Gavin Goldstein, Textbook Media Press, ISBN: 978-1-957725-36-9.
3. Electives: Business Essentials
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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8/19/2025: Schedule and instructor change. Please review full schedule for details.
This class meets in real time in a classroom and via a remote learning platform via Zoom. Students may choose their preferred method of instruction-an in-person classroom setting or a remote format. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and time that are specified on the course schedule. Students who choose to attend remotely, will log into the course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate for the duration of each scheduled class meeting. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class meets in real time in a classroom and via a remote learning platform via Zoom. Students may choose their preferred method of instruction-an in-person classroom setting or a remote format. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and time that are specified on the course schedule. Students who choose to attend remotely, will log into the course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate for the duration of each scheduled class meeting. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
(no meeting November 11.)
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Recommended Text:
Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making; Sam Kaner; John Wiley & Sons; 2011-03-10. ISBN: 9781118047019
Professional Credit:
HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 19.25 hours.
This course is valid for 19.25 PDCs for the SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R).
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
4. Electives: Financial Analysis/Accounting
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Professional Credit
HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 13 hours.
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 13 PDCs.
5. Electives: Management Development
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Professional Credit:
HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 19.25 hours.
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
6. Electives: Marketing Business Development
7. Completion Review:
Please enroll in the Business Administration Certificate Completion Fee only when all of the certificate requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.
Recommended course sequence
Flexible course sequence
Courses may be taken in any order provided the prerequisites are met. You can learn more about each course in .
Substitutions
If you have not yet declared your candidacy in the Business Administration certificate program, please follow the current curriculum requirements.
To receive your certificate
Upon completion of the course sequence, you may request your Business Administration Certificate Completion Review.
Professional development
Continue your education in accredited master's degree programs
Transfer your Business Administration certificate units to NDNU
Completion of the 黑料不打烊 Silicon Valley Extension Business Administration certificate program allows you to transfer up to nine 黑料不打烊 SV quarter units (equal to six NDNU semester credits) toward two advanced programs at .
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Transferrable 黑料不打烊 Silicon Valley courses
Requirements to transfer units to NDNU
- Complete the identified Business Administration courses before enrolling in the NDNU MBA Program.
- Have received a grade of B or higher in each 黑料不打烊 course to be transferred.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Meet NDNU admission requirements.
Check with your professional association!
The credit you earn in many Business Administration certificate courses qualifies as credit within professional organizations.
Grade requirements
Please note that only letter grades of C or higher may be applied to a certificate, and in some programs, students may have more stringent requirements. Students in most employer- and government-sponsored payment programs, such as workforce development, as well as international students on F-1 visas, need to maintain a B average to meet their requirements.
See Grading and Credits Policy for further information.
Instructors
Advisory Committee
REYNOLD LEWKE, M.S., M.B.A, LLB
Co-chair
DIANNE V. CONRY, M.S., CPA
Co-chair
, B.S.M.E, M.B.A
Principal, Phil Brotherton Consulting
Vice President, Solutions and Alliances
NetApp
DIANNE V. CONRY, M.S., CPA
Consultant, Kranz & Associates
Co-Chair / Instructor, Business Administration Program
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LARRY O'CONNELL M.S., M.A., M.B.A
Former Instructor, Business Administration Program
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REYNOLD LEWKE, M.S., M.B.A, LLB,
Co-Chair, Business Administration Certificate Program
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WENLEI SHAN, M.B.A
Former Instructor, Business Administration Program
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Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer
NeVap, Inc
