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Business & Leadership

Business Management

Modern management techniques for today’s business professionals.

Effective Management, Driving the Future of Business

In today’s business environment, working professionals need to develop effective skills to navigate the challenges of the modern workplace. Whether you are seeking to develop your business locally, nationally, or across the globe, UC San Diego Extended Studies' business courses can help today’s business leaders and tomorrow’s aspiring professionals learn cutting-edge practices to develop effective business management skills and gain a competitive advantage over the competition.

Business Management Programs & Certificates

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid

Accounting

Gain a solid foundation in accounting skills and an understanding of the environment in which accountants work. 

Duration
12-36 Months
Cost
6,750

Business Management

Build leadership, strategy, and business skills in AI, marketing, finance, and more with our Business Management Certificate.

Duration
6-12 Months
Cost
$4,020

Fundraising & Development

Discover best practices in how to efficiently apply varied fundraising methods, marketing tools and technology.

Duration
9-12 Months
Cost
$2,550

Human Resource Management

Develop key HR skills in talent management, employee relations, and HR best practices to advance your career in any industry.

Duration
9-24 Months
Cost
$4,420

Leadership & Professional Skills Development

A suite of workshops, programs, and courses building leadership, communication, management, and business skills at every career stage.

Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt

Earn your Lean Six Sigma Green & Black Belt Certificate. Advance your career with skills to drive efficiency and achieve measurable results.

Duration
Minimum of 5 months
Cost
$5,695 - $6,390

Project Management

Learn to manage complex projects from start to finish in any organization or industry with practical, in-demand skills.

Duration
9 Months
Cost
Program Cost

Small Business Management

Business Management Courses

Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
BUSA-X408.60

Agile Power Practices

Units
3.00
Cost
$695.00
BUSA-X410.32

AI Fundamentals for Leadership

Master AI fundamentals for leadership, with insights on strategic applications, ethics, and driving innovation in business.

Units
1.00
Cost
$355.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-X410.35

Business Analytics for non-Technical Managers

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
BUSA-X403.68

Business Communication Skills

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-X404.41

Business Decision Making

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-X409.23

Business Presentation Skills for Global Professionals

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-X410.33

Business Strategy

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
BUSA-X408.88

Directed Studies in International Business

Units
2.00
Cost
$700.00
BUSA-X409.74

Directed Studies: Understanding the American Workplace

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-X400.50

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-X408.01

Foundation Principles for Career Advisors

Units
4.00
Cost
$895.00
Typically Offered
Fall
BUSA-X403.42

Introduction to Business

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-X409.78

Leading and Managing Change

Units
3.00
Cost
$695.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
BUSA-X409.22

Organizational Behavior

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-X410.36

Power and Politics in Organizations

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
BUSA-X410.39

Scale Fast: Revenue and Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-X408.06

Skill Development for Career Advisors

Units
4.00
Cost
$895.00
Typically Offered
Winter
BUSA-X409.31

Special and Capital Campaigns

Units
2.00
Cost
$425.00
Typically Offered
Summer
BUSA-X410.40

Starting Your Business

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-X410.26

Strategic Financial Management for Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
BUSA-X405.30

The Business of Biotech

Units
3.00
Cost
$845.00