Business Administration

This Program is Perfect For

Professionals seeking to enhance leadership and management skills
People interested in applying supply chain operation principles and techniques to cost effectively create products or services that can be competitively sold in the global marketplace
Career changers aiming to enter the business field
Professionals looking for guidance in a dynamic and changing business environment

Build the foundation of successful leadership

Our program builds on the huge body of science underlying the latest best practices for management. You will gain practical skills to handle the day-to-day aspects of running a business and study evidence-based methods to maximize company performance. Network with industry professionals who teach facilitation, negotiation, coaching, and how to help employees carry out a unified vision. Choose elective courses from the following areas:

Business Essentials
Financial Analysis/Accounting
Management Development
Marketing Business Development

Courses

Program Requirements

Total: 7–10 courses (minimum 19 quarter units)

5 required courses (13 quarter units)
2–5 elective courses (6 quarter units)
End with a certificate of completion review.

See The Syllabus Library

1. Required Course(s):
Title	units	Fall	Winter
Customer-Driven Marketing: Principles and Practice	2.0		Flexible
Finance I, Fundamentals	3.0		Flexible
Organizational Development and Change	2.0	Flexible	Flexible
Supply Chain Operations Management	3.0	Flexible

2. Core Course(s): (Choose 1)
Title	units	Fall	Spring	Summer	Winter
Business Law: Legal Principles for Effective Decision-Making	3.0				Flexible
International Business and the Global Economy	3.0	Flexible

3. Electives: Business Essentials
Title	units	Fall	Winter
Effective Negotiations: Principles, Strategies, and Techniques	1.5	Flexible
Facilitation Skills	2.0	Flexible
Logistics and Transportation Management	3.0		Flexible
Managing Global Supply Chains	1.5
Principles of Business Analysis	3.0	Flexible

4. Electives: Financial Analysis
Title	units	Fall	Spring	Summer	Winter
Finance for the Business Professional	1.0				Flexible, Live-Online
Statistics	3.0	Flexible

5. Electives: Management Development
Title	units	Winter
Business Communications	2.0	Flexible
Human Resource Management	1.5	Flexible
Principle Based Leadership for Project Managers	1.5	Flexible

6. Electives: Marketing Business Development
Title	units	Fall	Spring	Summer	Winter
Applied Market Research for Strategic Decisions	2.0				Online Self-Paced
Product Marketing: From Planning to Launch	2.0				Flexible

7. Completion Review:
Title	units	Fall	Spring	Summer	Winter
Business Administration Certificate Completion Fee

1. Required Course(s):

Customer-Driven Marketing: Principles and Practice

MKTG.X400

$700

Sue Coakley

Jan. 7 - Feb. 18, Wednesday, 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Flexible

Details

MKTG.X400.(33)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Wed, 01-07-2026

5:30pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-07-2026

Start Time: 5:30pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 01-14-2026

5:30pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-14-2026

Start Time: 5:30pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 01-21-2026

5:30pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-21-2026

Start Time: 5:30pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 01-28-2026

5:30pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-28-2026

Start Time: 5:30pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-11-2026

5:30pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-11-2026

Start Time: 5:30pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-18-2026

5:30pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-18-2026

Start Time: 5:30pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AND FULLY PARTICIPATE IN A MINIMUM OF FIVE OF THE SIX CLASS SESSIONS.

No meeting on February 4, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Textbook: Principles of Marketing by Philip Kotler and Gary Armstrong, 19th edition, 2023, Pearson, ISBN-13: 9780137864898 (hardcover). The 18th edition is acceptable. However, please note that the lecture is based on the 19th edition.

Winter

Finance I, Fundamentals

BUSM.X405

$745

Malkiat Sandhu

Jan. 14 - Mar. 18, Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Flexible

Details

BUSM.X405.(17)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Wed, 01-14-2026

6:30pm

9:30pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-14-2026

Start Time: 6:30pm

End Time: 9:30pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 01-21-2026

6:30pm

9:30pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-21-2026

Start Time: 6:30pm

End Time: 9:30pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 01-28-2026

6:30pm

9:30pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-28-2026

Start Time: 6:30pm

End Time: 9:30pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-04-2026

6:30pm

9:30pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-04-2026

Start Time: 6:30pm

End Time: 9:30pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-11-2026

6:30pm

9:30pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-11-2026

Start Time: 6:30pm

End Time: 9:30pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-18-2026

6:30pm

9:30pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-18-2026

Start Time: 6:30pm

End Time: 9:30pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-25-2026

6:30pm

9:30pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-25-2026

Start Time: 6:30pm

End Time: 9:30pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 03-04-2026

6:30pm

9:30pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 03-04-2026

Start Time: 6:30pm

End Time: 9:30pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 03-11-2026

6:30pm

9:30pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 03-11-2026

Start Time: 6:30pm

End Time: 9:30pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 03-18-2026

6:30pm

9:30pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 03-18-2026

Start Time: 6:30pm

End Time: 9:30pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text: Fundamentals of Financial Management, Concise Edition, 11th Edition, Access to MindTap/Aplia, Cengage, 2022, Eugene F. Brigham, Joel F. Houston, ISBN-13: 9780357517734.

Required Tools and Materials: Access to MindTap/Aplia (cost around $120), more information will be provided at the first class session.

Winter

Organizational Development and Change

HRMT.X401

$710

Teresa Chapman

Feb. 14 - Mar. 7, Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Flexible

Details

HRMT.X401.(31)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Sat, 02-14-2026

9:00am

4:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Sat, 02-14-2026

Start Time: 9:00am

End Time: 4:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Sat, 02-21-2026

9:00am

4:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Sat, 02-21-2026

Start Time: 9:00am

End Time: 4:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Sat, 02-28-2026

9:00am

4:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Sat, 02-28-2026

Start Time: 9:00am

End Time: 4:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Sat, 03-07-2026

9:00am

4:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Sat, 03-07-2026

Start Time: 9:00am

End Time: 4:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AND FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ALL FOUR CLASS SESSIONS.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:

Organization Development: A Practitioner's Guide for OD and HR, 3rd ed., Cheung-Judge, M., Holbeche, L., Kogan Page, 2021. ISBN: 9781789667929, 1789667925

Professional Credit:

SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.

Fall Flexible

Winter Flexible

Supply Chain Operations Management

BUSM.X419

$750 (Estimated Cost)

Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

Fall Flexible

2. Core Course(s): (Choose 1)

Business Law: Legal Principles for Effective Decision-Making

BUSM.X409

$745

Phu Pham

Jan. 12 - Mar. 30, Monday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Flexible

Details

BUSM.X409.(17)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Mon, 01-12-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Mon, 01-12-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Mon, 01-26-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Mon, 01-26-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Mon, 02-02-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Mon, 02-02-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Mon, 02-09-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Mon, 02-09-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Mon, 02-23-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Mon, 02-23-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Mon, 03-02-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Mon, 03-02-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Mon, 03-09-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Mon, 03-09-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Mon, 03-16-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Mon, 03-16-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Mon, 03-23-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Mon, 03-23-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Mon, 03-30-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Mon, 03-30-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

No meetings on January 19 and February 16, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

Required Textbook: Business Law, A Modern Textbook of Undergraduate Students and Primer for Law Students, 1st Edition 2023, Gavin Goldstein, Textbook Media Press, ISBN: 978-1-957725-36-9.

Winter

International Business and the Global Economy

BUSM.X402

$775 (Estimated Cost)

Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

Fall Flexible

3. Electives: Business Essentials

Effective Negotiations: Principles, Strategies, and Techniques

BUSM.X416

$700 (Estimated Cost)

Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

Fall Flexible

Facilitation Skills

HRMT.X406

$725 (Estimated Cost)

Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

Fall Flexible

Logistics and Transportation Management

BUSM.X420

$750

Stephen Hyatt

Feb. 4 - Mar. 25, Wednesday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Flexible

Details

BUSM.X420.(1)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Wed, 02-04-2026

5:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-04-2026

Start Time: 5:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-11-2026

5:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-11-2026

Start Time: 5:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-18-2026

5:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-18-2026

Start Time: 5:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-25-2026

5:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-25-2026

Start Time: 5:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 03-04-2026

5:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 03-04-2026

Start Time: 5:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 03-11-2026

5:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 03-11-2026

Start Time: 5:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 03-18-2026

5:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 03-18-2026

Start Time: 5:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 03-25-2026

5:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 03-25-2026

Start Time: 5:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Winter

Managing Global Supply Chains

BUSM.X421

$650 (Estimated Cost)

Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

Principles of Business Analysis

BUSM.X400

$880 (Estimated Cost)

Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

Fall Flexible

4. Electives: Financial Analysis

Finance for the Business Professional

BUSM.X403

$600

Dianne Conry

Feb. 6 - Feb. 27, Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Live-Online

Details

BUSM.X403.(32)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Fri, 02-20-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Live-Online

REMOTE

Date: Fri, 02-20-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Live-Online

Location:

REMOTE

Fri, 02-27-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Fri, 02-27-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Fri, 02-06-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Fri, 02-06-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Fri, 02-13-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Fri, 02-13-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Professional Credit

HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 13 hours.

SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 13 PDCs.

Winter

Statistics

BUSM.X406

$745 (Estimated Cost)

Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

Fall Flexible

5. Electives: Management Development

Business Communications

BUSM.X404

$700

Craig Harrison

Jan. 6 - Feb. 24, Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Flexible

Details

BUSM.X404.(17)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Tue, 01-06-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Tue, 01-06-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Tue, 01-13-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Tue, 01-13-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Tue, 01-20-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Tue, 01-20-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Tue, 01-27-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Tue, 01-27-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Tue, 02-03-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Tue, 02-03-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Tue, 02-10-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Tue, 02-10-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Tue, 02-17-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Tue, 02-17-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Tue, 02-24-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Tue, 02-24-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

Professional Credit:

HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 19.25 hours.

SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 19.25 PDCs.

Winter

Human Resource Management

HRMT.X400

$650

Kris Hamner

Jan. 7 - Feb. 11, Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Flexible

Details

HRMT.X400.(28)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Wed, 01-07-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-07-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 01-14-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-14-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 01-21-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-21-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 01-28-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 01-28-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-04-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-04-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Wed, 02-11-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Wed, 02-11-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.

One "no meeting" TBA. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

Professional Credit:

SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 16.5 PDCs.

Winter

Principle Based Leadership for Project Managers

PPMT.X422

$750

David Bakhtnia

Jan. 9 - Feb. 6, Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Flexible

Details

PPMT.X422.(6)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Fri, 01-09-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Fri, 01-09-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Fri, 01-16-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Fri, 01-16-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Fri, 01-23-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Fri, 01-23-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Fri, 01-30-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Fri, 01-30-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Fri, 02-06-2026

6:00pm

9:00pm

Flexible

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Date: Fri, 02-06-2026

Start Time: 6:00pm

End Time: 9:00pm

Meeting Type: Flexible

Location:

SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.

Winter

6. Electives: Marketing Business Development

Applied Market Research for Strategic Decisions

MKTG.X401

$700

Marc Friedman

Jan. 23 - Mar. 25, Friday, 12:01am - 11:59pm

Online Self-Paced

Details

MKTG.X401.(816)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Fri, 01-23-2026

12:01am

Online Self-Paced

ONLINE

Date: Fri, 01-23-2026

Start Time: 12:01am

End Time: 12:01am

Meeting Type: Online Self-Paced

Location:

ONLINE

Wed, 03-25-2026

11:58pm

11:59pm

Online Self-Paced

ONLINE

Date: Wed, 03-25-2026

Start Time: 11:58pm

End Time: 11:59pm

Meeting Type: Online Self-Paced

Location:

ONLINE

Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.

For this section, student access begins on January 23, but you may still enroll until January 30, 2026. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on March 25, 2026.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Winter

Product Marketing: From Planning to Launch

MKTG.X406

$700 (Estimated Cost)

Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

Winter

7. Completion Review:

Business Administration Certificate Completion Fee

O-CE0405

$95

Oct. 24, Friday, All Day

Details

O-CE0405.(016)

Schedule

Date

Start Time

End Time

Meeting Type

Location

Please enroll in the Business Administration Certificate Completion Fee only when all of the certificate requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.

Recommended course sequence

Flexible course sequence

Courses may be taken in any order provided the prerequisites are met. You can learn more about each course in the Syllabus Library.

Substitutions

You may take one elective outside the certificate curriculum if you receive prior approval from the Academic Services Department. If you have not yet declared your candidacy in the Business Administration certificate program, please follow the current curriculum requirements.

To receive your certificate

Upon completion of the course sequence, you may request your Business Administration Certificate Completion Review.

Professional development

Continue your education in accredited master's degree programs

Transfer your Business Administration certificate units to NDNU

Completion of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Business Administration certificate program allows you to transfer up to nine UCSC SV quarter units (equal to six NDNU semester credits) toward two advanced programs at Notre Dame de Namur University.

Transferrable UCSC Silicon Valley courses

Requirements to transfer units to NDNU

Complete the identified Business Administration courses before enrolling in the NDNU MBA Program.
Have received a grade of B or higher in each UCSC course to be transferred.
Be in good academic standing.
Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Meet NDNU admission requirements.

Check with your professional association!

The credit you earn in many Business Administration certificate courses qualifies as credit within professional organizations.

Grade requirements

Please note that only letter grades of C or higher may be applied to a certificate, and in some programs, students may have more stringent requirements. Students in most employer- and government-sponsored payment programs, such as workforce development, as well as international students on F-1 visas, need to maintain a B average to meet their requirements.

See Grading and Credits Policy for further information.

Establish Candidacy

Instructors

Reynold H Lewke

Startup CEO Coach and Recruiter | Career and Ironman Coach

REYNOLD LEWKE, M.S., M.B.A, LLB, a corporate attorney, litigator, author and business advisor, runs his own strategic talent management consulting and executive search firm. He has worked with startups and global Fortune 100 companies integrating engineering, business and legal perspectives. He offers actionable insights into issues ranging from domestic and international contracts to products liability, technology, human resources, and construction. Reynold, a certified personal trainer and Ironman coach with more than 22 Ironman distance races behind him, also offers career coaching services for professionals and fitness and personal training services. He has served as chair or co-chair of the Business Administration certificate program since 2020.

Dianne Conry

Consultant, Kranz & Associates | Program Chair

DIANNE V. CONRY, M.S., CPA, is a consultant with Kranz & Associates and has more than 30 years of accounting experience both in public accounting and in private industry. She has been teaching with UCSC Silicon Valley Extension since 1996, served many years as chair of the former Accounting certificate program, and currently serves as co-chair of the Business Administration certificate program.

Caleb Zhang

Partner, Alliance Solutions LLC

Craig Harrison

Professional Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, Coach, Expressions of Excellence

Darin L Matthews

Chief Procurement Officer, California Polytechnic State University

David Bakhtnia

Certified Technical and Professional Consultant

Dianne Conry

Consultant, Kranz & Associates | Program Chair

Ioana Dayagi

Judy Lacroix

Talent Management & Development | Leadership & Organization Development

Kris Hamner

Chief People Officer | CHRO | Consultant

Ly-Huong Pham

Educator, Business, and Technology Executive

Malkiat Sandhu

College Instructor

Marc Friedman

Senior Consultant/Partner Affiliate McMillanDoolittle

Phu Pham

Business Lawyer | Instructor

Rajani Shailender

Vice President, Business Unit Head, Tech Mahindra

Richard Rondeau

Agile Coach/Program Manager Safeway

Sanjay Bhatia

Director of Program Management

Stephen Hyatt

Engineering Staff, Mattson Technology

Sue Coakley

Consulting Marketing Leader

Teresa Chapman

Chief People Officer, Santa Clara Family Health Plan

Tram Nguyen

Organizational Learning & Leadership Development Consultant

Venkata Duvvuri

Principal Cloud AI Architect, IBM Corp.

Advisory Committee

PHIL BROTHERTON, B.S.M.E, M.B.A
Principal, Phil Brotherton Consulting
Vice President, Solutions and Alliances
NetApp

LARRY O'CONNELL M.S., M.A., M.B.A
Former Instructor, Business Administration Program
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

DIANNE V. CONRY, M.S., CPA
Consultant, Kranz & Associates
Co-Chair / Instructor, Business Administration Program
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

REYNOLD LEWKE, M.S., M.B.A, LLB,
Co-Chair, Business Administration Certificate Program
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

WENLEI SHAN, M.B.A
Former Instructor, Business Administration Program
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

BENJAMIN WANG, MD.
Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer
NeVap, Inc

Business Administration

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This Program is Perfect For

Build the foundation of successful leadership

Courses

Program Requirements

1. Required Course(s):

2. Core Course(s): (Choose 1)

3. Electives: Business Essentials

4. Electives: Financial Analysis

5. Electives: Management Development

6. Electives: Marketing Business Development

7. Completion Review:

Recommended course sequence

Flexible course sequence

Substitutions

To receive your certificate

Professional development

Continue your education in accredited master's degree programs

Transfer your Business Administration certificate units to NDNU

Transferrable UCSC Silicon Valley courses

Requirements to transfer units to NDNU

Check with your professional association!

Grade requirements

Establish Candidacy

1. Complete a Course

2. Declare Candidacy

3. Complete Requirements

Instructors

Reynold H Lewke

Dianne Conry

Advisory Committee

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