Eastside Mini-MBA Executive Certificate
Accelerated online program focused on business foundational skills
About this Program
Embark on a transformative journey into business foundational topics with this dynamic executive certificate program designed to elevate your knowledge and confidence. In collaboration with the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, this accelerated program caters to new and seasoned professionals seeking to engage with the diverse facets of business elements.
Key Program Features
Designed For
This executive certificate program caters to the working professional with work compatible classes in an online format through a variety of learning techniques that engage participants to apply real-world experience.
- Early professionals seeking an introduction to foundational business skills
- New managers with responsibility over budgets, projects, or people
- Non-business professionals moving into business-focused roles
- Experienced professionals interested in refreshing skill set
Outcomes
- Increased confidence in understanding complex business challenges
- Conversant in business concepts when engaging with experts
- Tools and frameworks to apply business concepts in the workplace
- Supplement “on the job” learning through exposure to established theories
- Learn from diverse student cohort’s experiences
- Guidance from industry experts and business leaders
- Roadmap to identify, assess, and solve existing workplace challenges
- Ability to waive 4 credits in MBA program at UW Bothell School of Business
Curriculum
Gain a broad study across critical business topics taught by Ph.D. faculty through lectures, discussions, case studies, and a program-long capstone project. Engage with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge tools, and cultivate a vibrant network of peers committed to excellence.
Topics
| Business Strategy Identify and make meaningful decisions that deal with complex business challenges. | Inclusive Leadership Lead people effectively with an inclusive mindset as the approach and priority. | Financial & Accounting Acumen Extract, analyze, and report on financial data and learn how decisions on made on investing. |
| Marketing Fundamentals Explore the 4Ps of marketing and create a marketing plan. | Operations Management Understand the supply chain, inventory, facilities, quality control, and training. | Global Business Evaluate the strategy and decisions of multi-national companies. |
| Business Law & Ethics Learn essential elements of rights, justice, and virtue in ethical decision making. | Business Analytics Practicum Get hands-on training in Excel and Power BI to crunch the data to tell your organization’s story. | Negotiation Essentials Unlock the skills to success in negotiations to achieve mutually satisfactory results. |
Real-Life Application
The Eastside Mini-MBA provides students with multiple approaches to discover how topics are applied in real business scenarios.
| GUEST SPEAKER SERIES | Engage with industry leaders as they focus on trending business topics from developing a purpose mindset, understanding implications of AI, and more. |
| COHORT ENGAGEMENT | Dig into the nuances of applying theory and concepts through facilitated cohort discussions and exercises to learn from your cohort’s experiences. |
| CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE | Work in small groups to tackle a current business challenge. Through dedicated student work time and facilitated topics on Project Management and Innovative Business Case, students will build a comprehensive solution. |
Program Details
The Eastside Mini-MBA provides students with multiple approaches to discover how topics are applied in real business scenarios.
| ONLINE, LIVE CLASSES | 100% live online instruction and engagement with faculty. Participation is required in the scheduled sessions to receive certificate. |
| WORK COMPATIBLE | Classes are offered in work compatible schedules that fit working professionals’ schedules. All classes are recorded in the event of conflict. |
| LIMITED HOMEWORK | Total time commitment is about 70 hours (55 hours of instruction + 15 hours of outside class work for session prep or capstone group work). |
| MBA CREDIT WAIVER | Graduates are eligible to waive 4 credits from the UW Bothell MBA program (program application and admission required and not guaranteed). |
| NONCREDIT COURSE | Graduates receive continuing education units (CEUs) rather than college credits and are graded as successful/unsuccessful completion. |
| CREDENTIAL | Upon meeting all requirements to successfully complete the program, participants receive an executive certificate from the University of Washington Bothell School of Business. |
Application and Fees
Application to the program is required for admission.
| COLLEGE DEGREE NOT REQUIRED | Students from all education backgrounds are eligible to join this program. |
| LOCATION FLEXIBLE | Students are welcome from any United States state or international country. Please note that all times provided are Pacific Time. |
| PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE | We recommend at least two years of professional work experience that includes a working knowledge of your business and industry to benefit fully from the experience and contribute to the cohort experience. |
| BUSINESS EXPERIENCE | No business experience is required. We welcome students from multiple disciplines, including healthcare, technology, construction, etc. |
| TUITION | Standard Tuition is $5000 and includes all instruction and materials. If your employer is an active member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, you qualify for a $500 discount. |
| ADDITIONAL FEES | Program application is free. Program registration fee is $55 and covers registration processing, as well as access to some UW resources, such as the libraries. |
| REFUNDS | Payment is due in full at registration prior to each program start date. You may withdraw from the program and receive a refund up to one day prior to the third-class session. Refunds will not be granted after the third class session. The refund will consist of the program fee minus a $500 withdrawal fee. The registration fee is non-refundable. |
Program Sessions
| SEPTEMBER 2024 | |||
| 12 weeks | Evenings: M & TH | 4-8 PM | $5000 |
Application Dates
| June 3, 2024 | Application Opens |
| August 18, 2024 | Application Deadline |
| August 26, 2024 | Registration Opens |
| September 6, 2024 | Final Day to Register/Pay |
| September 9 -13, 2024 | Virtual onboarding |
Class Dates
Faculty Roster
The Eastside Mini-MBA features University of Washington Bothell School of Business faculty who teach in our degree-based programs. Our faculty bring their expertise and research to the program, providing cutting edge information. Roster is subject to change.
| Dr. Sophie Leroy | Dr. Stephen Jones | Dr. Brandon Fleming |
| Dr. Xiahua Wei | Dr. Ceri Nishihara | Dr. Murgie Krishan |
| Dr. Ozkan-Seely | Dr. Andrea Anthony | Dr. Akhtar Badshah |
Questions?
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