certificate

General Business Studies

This highly flexible and customizable program provides the professional opportunity to build basic, essential skills to start a career in business, or to refine business acumen to boost success in a range of business fields. This certificate can be completed online or in the classroom. We recommend you speak with one of our student advisors before beginning this program.

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This program is perfect for...

Students who want a general grounding in business before selecting a specialized concentration
Individuals seeking fresh direction and focus in their career
Professionals looking for a customizable program that fits their specific interest and needs – with the option of advanced coursework
Those whose current professions require additional coursework in management and business

What you can learn.

Understand business theory and practice
Study management principles essential to every business
Analyze ethical challenges facing today's businesses
Learn the basics of business essentials including but not limited to: marketing, accounting, finance, real estate, international trade, human resources and risk management

Program Curriculum:

The General Business Studies program curriculum consists of 36 units of elective coursework in the business management discipline (MGMT X 1-199 and 400-499)*, and one required ethics course. Courses are typically four units each, but can vary. An average student may take a total of nine courses, plus one required ethics course/seminar, to complete this program.

*Some elective courses may not be available for open enrollment and can only be taken with instructor approval, such as internships, accelerated courses and some advanced courses. Please consult with a student advisor for more information.

Student Advising

Before enrolling, connect with a student advisor who’ll help customize your course of study and address all needs, interests, and goals.

To prepare for your appointment, consider the following:

What’s your expectation of this certificate program?
Are you looking to learn the basics of business essentials -OR- more specialized/advanced business management topics?

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required

Elective

Ethics Requirement

Students must complete one ethics course from the following list.

Ethics in Marketing and Advertising

MGMT X 460

Ethics for Human Resources Professionals

MGMT 859.50

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Business Ethics

MGMT 891.02

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Electives - Business Management

Complete 36 units (typically 9 courses) from courses numbered MGMT X 1-199 or X 400-499 in the business management discipline. Select from courses in:

Accounting, Taxation & Internal Audit

Finance & Investments

Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Human Resources Management

International Trade & Commerce

Leadership & Management

Marketing, Advertising & PR

Project Management and Technical Management

Real Estate

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

8000.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

1000.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

Internships
Available

Approved for
International Visa

VA Benefit
Eligible

Federal
Financial Aid

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

International Students

This certificate is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).

Students participating in courses offered solely by UCLA Extension must meet the English Language Requirements outlined below. Any international student interested in taking classes on UCLA’s main campus must adhere to the English Requirements outlined for UCLA courses.

Acceptable tests and minimum scores

Scores that are equal to or higher than the listed minimum scores from the following tests, taken within the past two years, can satisfy the English proficiency requirement.

TOEFL: 80 (iBT)
IELTS: 6.5
iTEP: 4.5
CAE: B (CEFR C1)
CPE: C (CEFR C2)
TOEIC: 685
DUOLINGO (DET): 105

While no other type of test score is accepted in general, students who are affected by test center closures may request an exception to submit an alternate test score.

International Baccalaureates (IB) students or students currently enrolled in an academic institution where the primary language of instruction is English may submit an official academic transcript or verification of enrollment from their school as proof of English proficiency.

Learn more:

International Students: How to Apply

Academic Requirements & English Language Proficiency