Why International Diploma Programs at UC Santa Barbara?

International Diploma Programs are specializations focusing on career skills and practical subjects. You can customize your study plan for a multidisciplinary approach to boost your resume/CV!

Business Administration 

Any 12 units = Diploma in Business Administration - Fundamentals
Any 24 units = Diploma in Business Administration - Essentials
Any 36 units = Diploma in Business Administration - Professional

Choose from the following courses:
BUSAD X408L - Business Law
BUSAD X409.65 - Marketing Principles and Practices
BUSAD X432 - Negotiation and Influence Strategies
BUSAD X435 - Foundations of Business Leadership
BUSAD X450.33 - Building and Leading High Performance Teams
ECON X435 - Finance Essentials for Managers
MGMNT X450 - Business Strategy and Decision Making
MGMNT X479 - Business and Personal Branding
MGMNT X481 - Selling for Non-Sales Professionals
MGMNT X482 - Public Relations
TMP X450 - Intro. to Project Management
 

Digital Marketing

Any 12 units = Diploma in Digital Marketing - Fundamentals
Any 24 units = Diploma in Digital Marketing - Essentials
Any 36 units = Diploma in Digital Marketing - Professional

Choose from the following courses:
BUSAD X408L - Business Law
BUSAD X409.11 - International Marketing
BUSAD X409.65 - Marketing Principles and Practices
BUSAD X409.66 - Marketing Internship
BUSAD X432 - Negotiation and Influence Strategies
MGMNT X477 - Developing a Digital Marketing Strategy
MGMNT X477.1 - Web Analytics
MGMNT X479 - Business and Personal Branding
MGMNT X481 - Selling for Non-Sales Professionals
MGMNT X482 - Public Relations
 

Human Resource Management

Any 12 units = Diploma in Human Resource Management - Fundamentals
Any 24 units = Diploma in Human Resource Management - Essentials
Any 36 units = Diploma in Human Resource Management - Professional

Choose from the following courses:
BUSAD X435 - Foundations of Business Leadership
BUSAD X437 - Collaborative Dispute Resolution
BUSAD X450.1 - Foundations of HR Management
BUSAD X450.33 - Building and Leading High Performance Teams
BUSAD X450.37 - Technology-Enabled HR
BUSAD X450.38 - Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
BUSAD X450.40 - Legal Aspects of Employment Practice
BUSAD X450.41 - Managing Talent Lifecycle
BUSAD X450.51 - Total Rewards
BUSAD X450.50 - HR Analytics
BUSAD X482.201 - Human Resource Development
MGMNT X450 - Business Strategy and Decision Making
 

Project Management

Any 12 units = Diploma in Project Management - Fundamentals
Any 24 units = Diploma in Project Management - Essentials

Choose from the following courses:
BUSAD X435 - Foundations of Business Leadership
MGMNT X450 - Business Strategy and Decision Making
TMP X450 - Intro. to Project Management
TMP X451 - Project Planning & Procurement
TMP X452 - Project Execution & Risk Management
TMP X454 - Agile Approaches to Project Management
 

Strategic Investments

All 12 units = Diploma in Strategic Investments

Required pre-requisites prior to program:
ECON 1: Principles of Microeconomics (or equivalent)*
ECON 2: Principles of Macroeconomics (or equivalent)*

Required courses:
ECON X499.1 - Intro to Financial Economics
ECON X499.2 - Financial Statement Analysis
ECON X499.3 - Risk and Ethics
ECON X499.4 - Portfolio Management

Elective Courses (choose 3):
ECON X499.10 - Exchange Traded Funds & Portfolio Construction
ECON X499.11 - Financial Crises
ECON X499.12 - Impact Investing
ECON X499.13 - Financial Wellness
ECON X499.14 - Getting Started in Investing
ECON X499.15 - Successful Investing
ECON X499.16 - Fixed Income Fundamentals
ECON X499.17 - Fundamental Investing
ECON X499.18 - Market Analysis

*Offered through main campus Economics department. This is an Academic Integrated Diploma.

Technology Management

All 5 courses = Diploma in Technology Management 

Required courses:
TMP 111 - Issues in Technology, Business, and Society*
TMP 120 - Fundamentals of Business Strategy*
TMP 122 - Entrepreneurship
TMP 124 - Principles of Marketing*
TMP 125 - Principles of Business Finance*
TMP 127 - Understanding and Managing Technology Organizations*
TMP 149 - Creating a Market-Tested Business Model*
TMP 191AAZZ - Special Topics in Business and Management*


*Offered through main campus Technology Management Department. This is an Academic Integrated Diploma.

Customize a diploma! 

3 quarters of Customized Diploma + Optional Practical Training (OPT); email help@professional.ucsb.edu for more info.
 

Program Dates - Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Fall 2025: September 21 - December 12

Application Deadline: May 1
Payment Deadline: August 25
Orientation: September 21
Quarter Starts: September 21
Instruction Starts: September 25
Instruction Ends: December 5
Quarter Ends: December 12

Winter 2026: January 2 - March 20

Application Deadline: November 1 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: December 8
Orientation: January 2
Quarter Starts: January 5
Instruction Starts: January 5
Instruction Ends: March 13
Quarter Ends: March 20

Spring 2026: March 26 - June 12

Application Deadline: February 1 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: February 28
Orientation: March 26
Quarter Starts: March 30
Instruction Starts: March 30
Instruction Ends: June 5
Quarter Ends: June 12

Summer 2024: June 18 – September 12

Application Deadline: May 1 (late applications may be considered)
Payment Deadline: May 24
Orientation: June 18
Quarter Starts: June 22
Instruction Starts: June 22
Instruction Ends: varies
Quarter Ends: September 12

Application Materials 

Have these documents ready to upload:
• Copy of passport (1st page)
• Photo passport style
• Proof of English proficiency
• Official transcript in English or an Employment letter
• Financial statement (tuition plus estimated living expenses)
• Payment of non-refundable application fee ($200)

Fees 2024-2025

Professional Diploma:$5,468/ quarter

Up-front flat fee payment options (discounts included):
2 Quarters: $10,500
3 Quarters: $15,350
4 Quarters: $20,350

Academic Integrated Diploma: $6,468/ quarter
-Technology Management Program
-Strategic Investing Program

Summer-Only Diploma:  $5,768/ quarter
-CPA Licensure Preparation Program
 

 

Fees 2025-2026

Diploma: $5,950/ quarter (12 units)

Application Fee: $210 (non-refundable)