Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a broad understanding of financial concepts and tools.
  • Demonstrate effective organizational communication.
  • Apply proficiency fundamentals of administrative roles including human resources, financial responsibilities, public relations, and project management.

Build your administrative professional skills

Once you have a solid foundation in administrative support, you can build your own career trajectory. This is especially true in the 黑料不打烊 Extension Specialization for Administrative Professionals where you learn practical skills in three key areas.

  • Business Finance
  • Strategic Communications
  • Effective Writing

Add on an elective such as facilitation, project management, customer relations, or public relations fundamentals and launch your career in business support.

Career path versatility

You can continue to grow your career by applying the units from this specialization to the Business Administration, Human Resource Management and Marketing Management certificates. Make yourself an invaluable member of any dynamic team.

Courses

Program Requirements 

Total: 4 courses/minimum 6.5 units

  • 2 core courses (3 units)
  • 2 elective credit courses (3.5–5 units)
  • End with review of specialization completion.
1. Required Course(s): Two Required
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
Business Communications 2.0 Flexible
Finance for the Business Professional 1.0 Flexible
2. Electives: Two Required
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
Facilitation Skills 2.0 Flexible
Project Management Fundamentals 3.0 Flexible
3. Completion Review:
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
Specialization for Administrative Professionals Completion Fee

1. Required Course(s): Two Required

BUSM.X404
$700
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Tue, 01-06-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
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, 01-13-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 01-20-2026
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, 01-27-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-03-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-03-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-10-2026
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, 02-17-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-24-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-24-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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.

Winter
BUSM.X403
$600 (Estimated Cost)
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Fri, 01-23-2026
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, 01-30-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 02-06-2026
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
Fri, 02-13-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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.

Winter

2. Electives: Two Required

HRMT.X406
$725
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Tue, 10-07-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 10-07-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 10-14-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 10-14-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 10-21-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 10-21-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 10-28-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 10-28-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 11-04-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 11-04-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 11-18-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 11-18-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 11-25-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 11-25-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 12-02-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 12-02-2025
5:30pm
8:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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).

Fall Flexible
PPMT.X425
$900 (Estimated Cost)
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Sat, 01-10-2026
8:30am
5:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 01-10-2026
8:30am
5:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 01-17-2026
8:30am
5:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 01-17-2026
8:30am
5:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 01-31-2026
8:30am
5:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 01-31-2026
8:30am
5:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 02-07-2026
8:30am
5:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 02-07-2026
8:30am
5:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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 meeting on January 24, 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: The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, 6th edition, Eric Verzuh, John Wiley & Sons, 2021, ISBN 978-1119700760 (paperback).

Winter

3. Completion Review:

O-CE0507
$50
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
 

Please enroll in the Specialization for Administrative Professionals Completion Fee only after all of the specialization requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.

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