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 CURRICULICUM | APPLICATION DEADLINE | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Business Essentials Campus Location: Winchester, Loudoun, or Hybrid | Spring 2027 (January): Domestic Priority: November 15 Domestic Final: January 5 International Priority*: October 15 Summer 2027 (May): May 15 Fall 2027 (August): August 15 | Spring 2027: The Summer and Fall 2027 |
These standalone certificates allow you to customize your skillsets.
| ACADEMIC CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM | CAMPUS LOCATION | START TERM | APPLICATION DEADLINE | APPLICATION OPENS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics | Hybrid/Winchester | Fall 2027 (August) | August 15 | The Fall 2027 application |
| Cybersecurity | Hybrid/Winchester | Fall 2027 (August) | August 15 | The Fall 2027 application |
| Digital Marketing | Hybrid/Winchester | Fall 2027 (August) | August 15 | The Fall 2027 application |
| Esports Management | Hybrid/Winchester | Fall 2027 (August) | August 15 | The Fall 2027 application |
| Healthcare Management | Winchester | Fall 2027 (August) | August 15 | The Fall 2027 application |
| Sustainable Business | Hybrid/Winchester | Fall 2027 (August) | August 15 | The Fall 2027 application |
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.
The GRE is not required for admission.