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The Vanderbilt Business Management Certificate
Owen Graduate School of Management
The Vanderbilt Business Management Certificate
Owen Graduate School of Management
To learn more about the Vanderbilt Business Management Certificate, contact a career advisor at 844-825-9663 or fill out the form below to download a free brochure.
Finish your certificate in one year or less, even while working full-time. Class content is presented in short segments that can be consumed on your schedule.
We don’t just teach you the best business strategies—we also teach you how to adapt them to your current role or organization. Course discussions, assignments, and projects can all be tailored to your unique goals.
The Owen community is competitive, not cutthroat. Our small class sizes and supportive environment give participants the chance to better connect with faculty and each other.
These courses offer MBA-level content developed for professionals regardless of background, education, or experience.
The Vanderbilt online Business Management Certificate, offered by the Owen Graduate School of Management, is made for professionals who want to gain a competitive advantage, increase their value within their organization, and build their personal brand.
These courses are also available to take individually, but you must take all 4 to earn the Vanderbilt Business Management Certificate.
The certificate program allows students to learn fundamental business skills that are useful for anyone who operates in a business, whether it’s a nonprofit or for profit. But, equally well, we focus on the softer skills around leadership, managing teams, and managing yourself, that really apply in any situation.
M. Eric JohnsonRalph Owen Dean, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
When you complete all 4 courses in this certificate, you will earn 4.5 continuing education units and will be able to:
These tools are commonly sought after by senior management when identifying high-potential employees and awarding promotions as well as other growth opportunities.
All online courses include opportunities to engage in discussions with other members of the cohort, providing an opportunity to forge lifelong professional relationships.
Joining the Vanderbilt community ushers you into a diverse network of professionals, each with something unique to bring to the table. Discover more about our Business Management Certificate participants and see how you can expand your network by viewing our class profile.
Ready to learn more? Download our program quick guide, and explore our curriculum, registration, and FAQ pages.