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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 and 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-41032

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
BUSA-41035

Business Analytics for non-Technical Managers

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40368

Business Communication Skills

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40441

Business Decision Making

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40923

Business Presentation Skills for Global Professionals

Units
3.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-41033

Business Strategy

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40888

Directed Studies in International Business

Units
2.00
Cost
$700.00
BUSA-40257

Directed Studies Internship Preparation

Units
2.00
Cost
$700.00
BUSA-41034

Elements of Marketing for Business Leaders

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40962

Essentials of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, & Design

Units
2.00
Cost
$350.00
BUSA-40342

Introduction to Business

Units
3.00
Cost
$570.00
BUSA-40978

Leading and Managing Change

Units
3.00
Cost
$695.00
BUSA-80055

MicroMBA

Units
0.00
Cost
$1,500.00
BUSA-40922

Organizational Behavior

Units
3.00
Cost
$0-$595
BUSA-41036

Power and Politics in Organizations

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40806

Skill Development for Career Advisors

Units
4.00
Cost
$895.00
BUSA-41037

Speak, Connect, Influence: Business Communication in the AI Era

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40931

Special and Capital Campaigns

Units
2.00
Cost
$425.00
BUSA-40810

Specialty Areas for Career Advisors

Learn strategies and resources to support diverse job seekers, including those with disabilities, veterans, and housing insecurity.

Units
4.00
Cost
$895.00
BUSA-41026

Strategic Financial Management for Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs

Units
2.00
Cost
$595.00
BUSA-40530

The Business of Biotech

Units
3.00
Cost
$845.00