Professional Postgraduate Program
Looking to continue your studies full-time after graduation? Earning a specialized, postgraduate certificate offers an invaluable opportunity to deepen expertise in a specific field or acquire new skills beyond undergraduate studies.
Why Professional Postgraduate Program at UC Santa Barbara?
Our programs provide focused, career-orientated coursework tailored to industry demands, fostering professional growth and enhancing career prospects. Completing a postgraduate certificate program often demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and will enhance qualifications and marketability in today's competitive job market.
There are many options for you...
- Business administration program providing essential skills and knowledge for navigating organizational and management dynamics.
- Accounting program(s) providing comprehensive training in financial analysis, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Digital marketing program providing necessary skills to leverage online platforms, data analytics, and creative strategies to effectively reach target audiences.
- Theoretical and practical learning; preparing students for leadership roles and entrepreneurial endeavors in diverse professional settings.
What certificates are available?
Current offerings are listed below. You can choose the courses you want to take each quarter. Please review all options:
- Accounting
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE Required 6 courses (24 units) Units Fall Winter Spring Summer ECON X400 - Principles of Financial Accounting 4 
ECON X422A - Intermediate Accounting 4 ECON X422B - Intermediate Accounting II 4 ECON X418 - Financial Statement Analysis 4 ECON X432 - Managerial Accounting 4 BUSAD X408L - Business Law 4 - How to Access Your Online Course
- Certificate Eligibility and Requirements
- International Students need to apply to the International Diploma Program before enrolling in classes from this course schedule.
- Business Administration
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE Core Subject Requirements: Complete 4 Courses (14 units)
Units Fall Winter Spring Summer Marketing and Business Strategy: Complete 2 Courses (8 units) MGMNT X450 - Business Strategy & Decision Making 4 
/ / BUSAD X409.65 - Marketing Principles & Practices 4 Accounting and Finance: Complete 1 Course (4 units) ECON X400 - Principles of Financial Accounting 4 ECON X435 - Finance for Business Management 4 Business Law and Ethics: Complete 1 Course (2 units) MGMNT X172 - Ethical & Regulatory Environments 2 MGMNT X173 - Business Law & Social Responsibility 2 Specialization Areas (Listed Below): Complete 1-3 Courses (8 units) From Within the Same Group - Business Leadership
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE Required Courses (12 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu BUSAD X435 - Foundations of Business Leadership 4 BUSAD X450.33 - Building and Leading High-Performance Teams 4
MGMNT X479 - Business and Personal Branding 4 / / Required Electives (Choose One - 4 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu BUSAD X432 - Negotiation and Influence Strategies 4 TMP X450 - Introduction to Project Management 4 Important Course Information - How to Access Your Online Course
- Certificate Eligibility and Requirements
- International Students need to apply to the International Diploma Program before enrolling in classes from this course schedule.
- Digital Marketing
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE Required Courses: 3 Courses (12 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu BUSAD X409.65 - Marketing Principles and Practices 4 MGMNT X477 - Developing a Digital Marketing Strategy 4 / / / MGMNT X477.1 - Web Analytics for Marketing 4 / / / CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE Elective Courses: At least 1 course (4 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu BUSAD X409.11 - International Marketing 4 MGMNT X482 - Public Relations 4 BUSAD X409.66 - Marketing Internship 4 MGMNT X479 - Business and Personal Branding 4 / MGMNT X410 - Business Development and Sales 4 Important Course Information - How to Access Your Online Course
- Certificate Eligibility and Requirements
- International Students need to apply to the International Diploma Program before enrolling in classes from this course schedule.
- Project Management
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE Required Courses (16 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu TMP X450 - Introduction to Project Management 4 / TMP X451 - Project Planning & Procurement 4
TMP X452 - Project Execution & Risk Management 4 BUSAD X435 - Foundations of Business Leadership CERTIFICATE PROGRAM QUARTERLY SCHEDULE Required Electives (Choose One - 4 units) Units FallF WinterW SpringSp SummerSu TMP X454 - Agile Approaches to Project Management 4 MGMNT X450 - Business Strategy & Decision Making 4 / / Important Course Information - How to Access Your Online Course
- Certificate Eligibility and Requirements
- International Students need to apply to the International Diploma Program before enrolling in classes from this course schedule.
- Program dates: 2024 - 2025
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- Fall 2024: September 19 - December 13
- Application Deadline: May 31
Payment Deadline: August 30
Orientation: September 15
Quarter Starts: September 22
Instruction Starts: September 26
Instruction Ends: December 6
Quarter Ends: December 13 - Winter 2025: January 6 - March 21
- Application Deadline: November 1 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: December 6
Orientation: TBD
Quarter Starts: January 6
Instruction Starts: January 6
Instruction Ends: March 14
Quarter Ends: March 21 - Spring 2025: March 27 - June 13
- Application Deadline: February 1 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: February 28
Orientation: March 27
Quarter Starts: March 31
Instruction Starts: March 31
Instruction Ends: June 6
Quarter Ends: June 13 - Summer 2025: June 19 – September 13
- Application Deadline: May 1 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: May 20
Orientation: June 19
Quarter Starts: June 23
Instruction Starts: June 23
Instruction Ends: varies
Quarter Ends: September 13
- Application Materials
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Have these documents ready to upload:
• Official undergraduate transcript showing degree completion
• Evidence of health Insurance coverage
• Payment of non-refundable application fee ($100)
- Program Fees
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Post Graduate Certificate Program : $6,795/ quarter
Up-front flat fee payment options (discounts included):
2 Quarters: $12,500
3 Quarters: $18,000
4 Quarters: $25,000
Full-time tuition includes: 8 units of course fees, and student services such as:
- Recreation Center Membership
- UCSB Access Card
- Unlimited Public Transportation
- UCSB Library access
- Campus-based fees
