Program in Business Administration

A certificate, in addition to certifying that someone has passed a test or reached a specific standard of knowledge may also be the name of an actual award.

In many countries, certificate is a qualification attained in secondary education. For instance students in the Republic of Ireland sit the Junior Certificate and follow it with the Leaving Certificate. Similarly other countries have awards, for instance, in Australia the Higher School Certificate (HSC) in New South Wales, the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in Victoria, etc., is the examination taken on completion of secondary education.

In many countries, certificates are qualifications in higher education. For example, in Ireland, the National Certificate, which is soon to be replaced by the "Higher Certificate". In Australia, a certificate is a qualification offered by a university or other higher education provider which is shorter than a degree or diploma. These have the titles Certificate (at an undergraduate level), Graduate Certificate (at an undergraduate level, but requiring the completion of a prior undergraduate degree for admission) and Postgraduate Certificate (at a postgraduate level). In Hong Kong, form five students take the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination. Certificate is below the standard of the associate degree and higher diploma, which are below the bachelor degree. Postgraduate certificate are taken after the bachelor degree and are more vocational oriented than master's degree.

Featured Programs [13, page 1 of 2]

Advanced Contract Management Program

Villanova University In this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the critical duties associated with administration of complex contracts during the contract administration phase of the acquisition process. Focus on gaining new business and best practices while learning from actual contracting case studies.

This program provides:
  • Certificate - Certification program

Essentials of Business Analysis Program

Villanova University The Essentials of Business Analysis certificate is for anyone involved in analyzing and designing information and helps organizations identify, analyze and design processes to improve the overall flow of information within the company. Professionals gain skills to determine the business requirements that drive IT-related projects and how to have an effective information system in place to ensure...

Essentials of Commercial Contract Management Program

Villanova University This 8-week online program is designed to give you the tools you need to understand the procurement process from contract definitions and source selection to contract management and administration. Trace best practices of the contracting process from requisitioning through contract closeout and learn the entire commercial contract management process from both the buyers' and sellers'...

Essentials of Government Contract Management Program

Villanova University This 8-week online program is designed to give you the tools you need to function successfully in the contracting arena by providing the legal basis for entering into contracts and how to perform the tasks necessary to track and report on taxpayers' money. Trace best practices of the contracting process from requisitioning through contract closeout and learn the government contract management...

Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager Program

Villanova University This fundamentals course is designed for professionals who are either new to financial concepts or who wish to update their knowledge of basic finance and accounting.

Mid to upper-level managers from areas such as marketing, sales, IT, project management, manufacturing or engineering, as well as general managers who have been promoted through this route, discover how financial data are...

Master Certificate in Business Analysis Program

Villanova University Mounting pressure to improve business performance has driven professionals to understand all aspects of their company's operations. Each 8-week Villanova University online Business Analysis program helps professionals in determining business requirements that drive IT related projects. Business Analysis helps organizations identify, analyze and design processes to improve the overall flow of...

Master Certificate in Commercial Contract Management Program

Villanova University Contract Management plays a critical role in any organization. Each 8-week Villanova University online Contract Management program provides professionals with the skills to understand the procurement process, the legal basis for entering into contracts, and the benefits and pitfalls of doing business with the government. Programs include:

  • Essentials of Commercial Contracting
  • Mastering...

Master Certificate in Government Contract Management Program

Villanova University Contract Management plays a critical role in any organization. Each 8-week Villanova University online Contract Management program provides professionals with the skills to understand the procurement process, the legal basis for entering into contracts, and the myriad of administrative tasks necessary to track and report on taxpayers money. Programs include:

  • Essentials of Government...

Master Certificate in IS Security Program

Villanova University In this modern-day world of computer crime, companies strive to protect their assets, data and infrastructure. Each 8-week Villanova University online Information Systems Security Certificate program is designed for professionals interested in developing skills on the management side of IS Security and for those who wish to develop, manage and organize effective IS security programs to protect the...

Mastering Business Analysis Program

Villanova University The Mastering Business Analysis certificate builds on the critical concepts and skills that were learned in the Essentials course. This program focuses on strengthening skills previously developed and expands on the critical techniques to become an effective business analyst. Courses explore more advanced topics in quality management, testing, verification and validation techniques for more...

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