Graduate Certificates
The Graduate School of Business offers two certifications: Business Administration and Business Analytics. These accomplishments add value to your undergraduate degree and demonstrate to employers that you have the specialized technical skills they are looking for.
Advance Your Career with a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Enhance your business expertise and open new career opportunities with the University of Maine’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. Designed for professionals looking to build advanced skills in finance, management, business law, and more, this flexible program provides a high-quality, professional-level business education without the commitment of a full degree.
Whether you’re looking to boost your credentials, pivot into a business role, or lay the groundwork for future graduate studies, this certificate serves as a direct pathway to the MaineMBA, with eligible courses transferring upon admission.
Complete 5 courses from the following:
- Strategic Data Analysis (BUA 601)
- Global Supply Chain Networks (MBA 637)
- Financial Statement Analysis (MBA 609)
- Foundations of Business Intelligence (BUA 680)
- Management of Contemporary Organizations (MBA 626)
- Managerial Marketing (MBA 670)
- Financial Management (MBA 651)
Foundations Courses
The MaineMBA is a STEM-designated degree with subject-area prerequisites in specific aspects of accounting (financial and managerial), economics (macro and micro), finance, and statistics. During the admissions process, the admissions team reviews applicants’ transcripts and work history to determine if they meet the program requirements. If it is determined that they still need prerequisites, the applicant will be assigned foundation courses to complete before they can register for classes.
The foundation courses are non-credit-bearing and self-paced and are designed as a faster and more cost-effective method of fulfilling the program prerequisites than full-semester, traditional undergraduate courses. However, admitted students can take traditional undergraduate courses to meet the requirements, should they choose. Each foundation course is designed to be completed in 15-20 hours at the user’s pace.
Turn Data into Business Insights with a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Harness the power of data to drive smarter business decisions with the University of Maine’s Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. Designed for professionals looking to build essential analytical skills, this program equips you with the expertise to interpret complex data, identify trends, and optimize business strategies.
Gain hands-on experience with data visualization, predictive modeling, and machine learning/artificial intelligence—all critical tools for today’s data-driven economy. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career, pivot into an analytics-focused role, or prepare for further graduate study, this flexible certificate can stand alone or be applied toward the MaineMBA.
Complete 2 Required Courses:
- Foundations of Business Intelligence and Analytics (BUA 680)
- Data Management and Analytics (BUA 681)
Choose 3 Business Analytics Electives:
- Information Visualization (BUA 683)
- Predictive Analytics (BUA 686)
- Econometrics (ECO 530)
- Advanced Econometrics and Applications (ECO 531)
- Business Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery (BUA 684)
- Problem Formulation and Decision Analysis (BUA 686)
Foundations Courses
The MaineMBA is a STEM-designated degree with subject-area prerequisites in specific aspects of accounting (financial and managerial), economics (macro and micro), finance, and statistics. During the admissions process, the admissions team reviews applicants’ transcripts and work history to determine if they meet the program requirements. If it is determined that they still need prerequisites, the applicant will be assigned foundation courses to complete before they can register for classes.
The foundation courses are non-credit-bearing and self-paced and are designed as a faster and more cost-effective method of fulfilling the program prerequisites than full-semester, traditional undergraduate courses. However, admitted students can take traditional undergraduate courses to meet the requirements, should they choose. Each foundation course is designed to be completed in 15-20 hours at the user’s pace.