Learn how to take science to the market.

The graduate-level certificate in Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship is part of the UAB Barefield Entrepreneurship Program.  The certificate is designed to expose students and scientists to the business foundations of entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. The program blends knowledge and experiential learning to help move scientific discovery and inventions out of the lab and into the marketplace.

The intended sequence of the courses takes the student from general awareness of issues associated with technology commercialization to running a growing technology-based business. It is possible for a student to progress their own intellectual property through the course sequence, though the courses may be taken in any sequence. Four courses are required for the certificate.

• MBA 673: Technology-based Venture Business Planning (Spring)
• MBA 681: From Idea to IPO (Fall)
• MBA 683: Leading Innovation (Summer)
• MBA 691: Directed Study (any semester) OR ENT 526: Practicum in Entrepreneurship or Commercialization

Other related course may be approved by certificate program director.

• Courses are offered both online and in the classroom for added flexibility.
• Reputable certificate from an AACSB-accredited business school.
• Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
• Wide range of electives to meet specific interests.
• Diverse student body contributes to a broad perspective in classes.
• Network of peers representing various industries.
• Valuable business insights that can be applied immediately.
• Certificate can be used as a stepping stone to the UAB MBA with seven remaining courses or applied towards a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website.

Learn to lead with business administration skills.

Ready to enhance your skill set but not ready to take on the time and resource commitment that an MBA demands? We've got what you are looking for in our Foundations of Business Administration Certificate, often referred to as a mini MBA.

This five-course certificate program provides the fundamental tools for success in business administration and can be completed within one year, on a part-time basis. All five courses in the certificate program are MBA graduate-level courses and can be applied toward the MBA or a Master of Science Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website if you decide to continue your education after earning this valuable credential.

The Foundations of Business Administration Certificate program addresses the fundamental business disciplines of accounting, finance, management, information technology, and marketing. It consists of four core MBA graduate-level courses and one elective course. The certificate can be completed in one year if taken on a part-time basis.

Core Courses:

• MBA 602: Essential Skills in Financial Reporting and Analysis
• MBA 610: Business Analytics and AI
• MBA 630: Leadership of People and Organizations
• MBA 640: Navigating the Complex Economic Environment

Elective Course Options:

• MBA 603: Internal Tools for Investment, Risk, and Profitability
• MBA 611: Managing Disruptive Technologies
• MBA 650: Marketing Management: Strategies and Implementation

• Challenging curriculum shaped by an advisory council of IT executives from major corporations.
• Five-course certificate program that can be completed 100% online in one year.
• Top-ranked quality online instruction recognized by US News & World Report.
• Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
• Large network of IS professionals at your fingertips.
• Active Association for Information Systems chapter open to UAB students.
• No GMAT/GRE requirement.
• Reputable certificate from AACSB-accredited business school.
• Certificate can be applied towards UAB's top-ranked Master of Science in Management Information Systems opens a new website degree with five remaining courses, all 100% online, or a Master of Science Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website.

Modern businesses are exposed to a wide variety of cybersecurity threats. Assessing these threats and developing plans to effectively deal with them is of paramount importance. Developing effective cybersecurity plans requires business knowledge as well as knowledge of the cybersecurity threat environment.

Professionals that have expertise in both these areas are in high demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 31% increase in demand for Information Security Analysts between 2019-29.

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Digital skills for a digital era.

A graduate certificate in cybersecurity management can help you gain nuanced knowledge for managing cybersecurity projects and teams.

Our five-course program focuses on the field of cybersecurity and the role security plays in the modern organizational environment. We emphasize the managerial aspects of cybersecurity, including security strategy and planning, policy development, risk and vulnerability assessment and management, and managing under uncertainty during security incidents.

Our Information Systems Advisory Council, composed of IT executives from major corporations in our area, was instrumental in the development of the study embodied in this certificate and provide ongoing input to ensure that we provide relevant and thorough preparation in each area of study.

The five courses in the certificate prepare students by covering security strategy and planning, policy development, risk and vulnerability assessment, and managing under uncertainty during security incidents. Overall, the certificate emphasizes the managerial aspects of cybersecurity, and how it fits within an organization's operating and strategic goals.

Courses

• IS 607: Principles of Cybersecurity
• IS 613: Information Security Management
• IS 620: Cyber Attacks & Threat Mitigation
• IS 621: Incident Response & Business Continuity
• IS 644: Digital Forensics

• Challenging curriculum shaped by an advisory council of IT executives from major corporations.
• Five-course certificate program that can be completed 100% online in one year.
• Top-ranked quality online instruction recognized by US News & World Report.
• Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
• Large network of IS professionals at your fingertips.
• Active Association for Information Systems chapter open to UAB students.
• No GMAT/GRE requirement.
• Reputable certificate from AACSB-accredited business school.
• Certificate can be applied towards UAB's top-ranked Master of Science in Management Information Systems program with five remaining courses, all 100% online, or a Master of Science Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website.

The overwhelming amounts of data that modern businesses collect generate an unprecedented demand for individuals who can analyze data and gain insight into business operations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects demand for professionals in this area to increase by 31% from 2019-29. 

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Data drives decisions. Add analytics to your skill set.

A graduate certificate in business analytics can help you understand how to manage and use data in your career.

UAB's five-course certificate program focuses on the strategic role analytics plays in the modern organizational environment. We emphasize the tools and technology needed to develop analytics that align and shape organizational strategy and data-driven decision making, as well as how to visually present data to key organizational stakeholders.

Our Information Systems Advisory Council, composed of IT executives from major corporations in our area, was instrumental in developing this certificate's curriculum and provides ongoing input to ensure that we deliver relevant and up-to-date instruction.

The five courses in the certificate prepare students by covering fundamental analytics concepts; the extraction, transformation, and loading of data; the use of IT tools; and the strategic impact business analytics plays in modern business. Overall, the certificate emphasizes the application of IT tools for business analytics and alignment with organizational strategy.

Courses

• IS 608: Desktop Analytics with IT Tools OR MBA 610: Business Analytics and AI
• IS 617: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• IS 619: Text Mining & LLMs
• IS 651: Data Management & SQL for Analytics
• IS 652: Data Visualization for Business

• Students and professionals currently working in information systems, communications, and marketing related fields.
• Entrepreneurs wanting an edge on positioning their business for growth.
• Individuals wanting to build the skills needed to succeed in social media careers.

Social media savvy? Get certified.

The Social Media Certificate emphasizes the application of new and emerging social media technologies to help students and working professionals advance in their careers by improving understanding about how to leverage the latest social media technologies and platforms to benefit organizational goals and personal career advancement.

With social media being integrated with every aspect of society, students who obtain the certificate will be equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge to succeed in the rapidly expanding field of social media marketing.

Prepare for your career goals and aspirations by adding an undergraduate certificate in social media to your resume. 

The certificate consists of four courses:

• MK 401: Social Media in Marketing
• MK 410: Integrated Marketing Communication
• MK 449: Integrated Marketing Communications Practicum
• IS 417: Introduction to Business Intelligence OR IS 418: Applied Data Science for Information Systems

Learn more about admission.

• Current business students (e.g., an accounting major who needs to attract future clients).
• Current UAB students with majors outside of business (e.g., a kinesiology major who wants to open a future practice or an art major who wants to sell designs or services).
• Individuals who have no sales training but have moved into positions in which selling is required.
• Individuals interested in a career in sales.

Stand out from the crowd.

Our Professional Sales Certificate focuses on the fundamentals of professional selling and the increasing status and integrity of the field. Students learn what a career in professional selling entails and how to develop the necessary skills for success through application-based learning.

• Open to all UAB students interested in selling.
• No pre-requisites required for entering the program.
• Four-course curriculum requirement can be customized with one agreed-upon elective.
• All faculty members teaching in the program have relevant, real-world experience.
• State-of-the-art facilities with role-playing technology provide an ideal learning environment.
• Prime location in the state's largest business center provides valuable interaction with industry.
• Advanced selling course meets the experiential learning requirement for Collat business degrees.

According to a survey of sales managers, graduates of sales programs "ramp up" 50% faster and experience 30% less turnover than their non-sales educated peers. (Source: Sales Education Foundation opens a new website)

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The Professional Sales Certificate requires the completion of four courses. In addition to the three courses below, students must complete an agreed upon elective.

• MK 330: Professional Selling
• MK 423: Emerging Trends in Professional Selling
• MK 425: Advanced Selling