School of Business Graduate Certificates
The MBA Business Essentials Certificate is for those completing prerequisites to start their Master of Business Administration or to learn more about business foundations.
| ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM | CAMPUS LOCATION | APPLICATION DEADLINE | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Business Essentials | Winchester, Loudoun, or Online | Start term – Summer 2025 (May): May 15 Start term – Fall 2025 (August): August 15 Start term – Spring 2026 (January): Domestic Priority: November 15 Domestic Final: January 5 International Priority*: October 15 | Summer 2025 (May) & Fall 2025 (August): Apply Now The Spring 2025 Admissions cycle for this program has closed. The 2026 application will open in July. |
These standalone certificates allow you to customize your skillsets.
| ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM | CAMPUS LOCATION | START TERM | APPLICATION DEADLINE | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics | Online | Fall 2025 (August) | August 15 | Apply Now |
| Cybersecurity | Online | Fall 2025 (August) | August 15 | Apply Now |
| Digital Marketing | Online | Fall 2025 (August) | August 15 | Apply Now |
| Esports Management | Online | Fall 2025 (August) | August 15 | Apply Now |
| Healthcare Management | Winchester | Fall 2025 (August) | August 15 | Apply Now |
| Sustainable Business | Online or Winchester | Fall 2025 (August) | August 15 | Apply Now |
Admission Requirements
- Graduate Application for Admission
- Unofficial or official transcripts
- Applicants can choose to submit unofficial transcripts for initial review. If admitted, the applicant must submit an official transcript for each unofficial transcript upload. See our full policy for more details.
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required
- All transcripts from non-U.S.-based institutions must be course-by-course evaluated by a NACES or AICE academic credential evaluation company to obtain equivalency information on courses, grades, and degrees earned. Upload a copy of this course-by-course evaluation to serve as your unofficial transcript from that institution. Please note: If choosing to upload an unofficial evaluation, please contact the evaluating agency to ensure the same official version can be sent at a later date. Unofficial and official evaluations must be conducted by the same evaluation company to ensure consistency.
- Curriculum Vitae/Résumé.
- Language Proficiency Requirement must be met. Submission of TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Test (DET) may be required. See our policy for full details.