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.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 01-07-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-14-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-21-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-28-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-11-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-18-2026 | 5:30pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
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 A MINIMUM OF FIVE OF THE SIX CLASS SESSIONS.
No meeting on February 4, 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.
Required Tools & Materials: 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.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 01-14-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-21-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-28-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-04-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-11-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-18-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-25-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-04-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-11-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-18-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
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.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 02-14-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 02-21-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 02-28-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 03-07-2026 | 9:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
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.
2. Core Course(s): (Choose 1)
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 01-12-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 01-26-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-02-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-02-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-16-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-30-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
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.
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.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 02-04-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-11-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-18-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-25-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-04-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-11-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-18-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-25-2026 | 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
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.
Required Tools & Materials: Supply Chain and Logistics Management Made Easy: Methods and Applications for Planning, Operations, Integration, Control and Improvement, and Network Design, Paul A. Myerson; Pearson FT Press, 2015. ISBN: 978-0133993349.
Recommended Tools & Materials: Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective (11th Edition), C. John Langley, Robert A. Novack, Brian Gibson, John J. Coyle; Cengage Learning, 2020. ISBN: 978-0357442135.
4. Electives: Financial Analysis
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 02-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
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.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 01-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 01-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 01-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 01-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-03-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-10-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-24-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
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.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 01-07-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-14-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-21-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 01-28-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-04-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-11-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
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.
One "no meeting" TBA. 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:
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 16.5 PDCs.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 01-09-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 01-16-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 01-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 01-30-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
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
- Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 01-23-2026 | 12:01am | 12:01am | Online Self-Paced | ONLINE |
| Wed, 03-25-2026 | 11:58pm | 11:59pm | Online Self-Paced | ONLINE |
Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on January 23, but you may still enroll until January 30, 2026. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on March 25, 2026.
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 Tools & Materials: None
Recommended Tools & Materials: Marketing Research: An Applied Orientation (7th ed.), Naresh K. Malhotra, Pearson, 2021,
ISBN: 978-0137504879.
This book is not required. It is a recommended resource for those who want a detailed text on marketing research. We will be using weekly Power Points as our text.
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
The credit you earn in many Business Administration certificate courses qualifies as credit within professional organizations. Check with your professional association.
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 .
Transferrable 黑料不打烊 Silicon Valley courses
- Organizational Development and Change | HRMT.X401
- Customer-Driven Marketing: Principles and Practice | MKTG.X400
- Applied Market Research for Strategic Decisions | MKTG.X401
Transfer requirements
- 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.
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
, B.S.M.E, M.B.A
Principal, Phil Brotherton Consulting
Vice President, Solutions and Alliances
NetApp
LARRY O'CONNELL M.S., M.A., M.B.A
Former Instructor, Business Administration Program
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DIANNE V. CONRY, M.S., CPA
Consultant, Kranz & Associates
Co-Chair / 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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, MD.
Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer
NeVap, Inc