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Your ability to achieve success in the competitive world of business depends on many factors. Effective leadership, creative problem solving, and communication are just a few examples. However, the drive to continue learning is fundamental.
Successful business professionals continually seek out new knowledge, which is why this online graduate certificate was developed — to help you learn leadership techniques, proven business processes, marketing strategies, finance principles, and business analysis methods. In addition to these foundational skills, this program will also expand your understanding of strategic decision-making and planning.
Whether you’re seeking to advance within your current career or exploring new opportunities, this curriculum will give you access to an array of proven business tools and strategies. Wherever your career trajectory takes you, the knowledge you gain in this program will be applicable to virtually any business leadership role in any industry.
Courses in this program are designed to provide career-applicable knowledge and are instructed by College of Business faculty who bring a wealth of experience into the online classroom. Start implementing your new skills immediately in your current role. Complete coursework online and on your schedule. Stay in contact with instructors and fellow students via class discussion boards, email, chat, and video conferencing.
The credits you earn by successfully completing this graduate certificate may be applied toward the online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program from CSU’s College of Business after formal admission per University transfer policies. Note: Successful completion of the courses or certificate does not guarantee admission to the degree program.
The Colorado State University College of Business offers special tuition benefits for the following:
Program total credits: 12
Admission to a business graduate program and/or additional coursework may be required to meet prerequisites. Contact the department for more details.
This graduate certificate program requires the completion of six courses. Please note, you must be admitted to this program for the certificate to appear on your official University transcript.
| Fall semester | July 31 |
| Spring semester | January 1 |
Start your application online and upload materials directly into the online system. You can save your progress and return any time.
Apply NowGraduate certificate applicants generally must meet or exceed the following criteria:1
Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.
Request one official transcript from the institution where you earned your bachelor’s degree. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
Electronic (preferred): Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial. Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.
Mail (if necessary): Graduate Admissions Colorado State University – Office of Admissions 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.
Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and notify you of their decision.
Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.