Graduate Certificate & Diploma Programs
Graduate Certificates
The Administrative Sciences department offers graduate certificates in the following areas:
- Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
- Financial Markets & Institutions
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- International Business Management
- International Marketing
- Project Management
- Risk Management & Organizational Continuity (online only)
- Sustainable Economic Development via Tourism
Admissions and Prerequisites
Prior to starting a certificate program, students are required to submit a graduate application and an official transcript conferring a bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited institution.
For application materials, visit the MET Admissions page.
Students must complete the prerequisite requirement of MET AD 510 Mathematics for Management, or pass a waiver exam. Online students must complete ALEKS (an online math tutorial).
A 3.0 GPA is required for certificate award, and no course with a grade below B- may be credited toward the certificate. Individuals considering using certificate courses toward the Master of Science in Administrative Studies or a specific online Master of Science in management must meet the department’s academic admission requirements.
Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
- MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
Plus two electives selected from the MSAS degree concentration in Electronic Commerce, Systems & Technology, with advisor’s approval.
Financial Markets & Institutions (on campus or online)
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 630 Financial and Managerial Accounting
- MET AD 731 Corporate Finance
Plus two electives selected from the MSAS degree concentration in Financial Economics, with advisor’s approval.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 741 The Innovation Process: Developing New Products and Services
- MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
Plus two electives selected from Administrative Sciences courses with advisor’s approval.
International Business Management
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
Choose two courses from the MS in Administrative Studies Degree Core:
- MET AD 630 Financial and Managerial Accounting
- MET AD 632 Financial Concepts
- MET AD 642 Project Management
- MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems, and Web Design
- MET AD 655 International Business, Economics, and Cultures
- MET AD 731 Corporate Finance
- MET AD 741 The Innovative Process: Developing New Products and Services
Plus two electives selected from Administrative Sciences courses with advisor’s approval.
International Marketing (on campus or online)
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic, Systems, and Web Design
- MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
Plus two electives selected from Administrative Sciences courses with advisor’s approval.
Project Management (on campus or online)
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 642 Project Management
- MET AD 643 Project Communications Management
- MET AD 644 Project Risk and Cost Management
- MET AD 646 Program Management
Risk Management & Organizational Continuity (online)
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 610 Introduction to Business Continuity, Security, and Risk Management
- MET AD 612 COO—Public Emergency Management
- MET AD 613 System-Wide Risk Planning, Strategy, and Compliance
- MET AD 614 Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
Sustainable Economic Development via Tourism
Required Curriculum (four courses/16 credits)
- MET AD 600 Economic Development and Tourism Management
- MET AD 603 Evaluating and Developing Markets for Cultural Tourism
Plus two electives selected from the MSAS degree concentration in Economic Development & Tourism Management.
Graduate Diplomas
The Administrative Sciences department also offers the following graduate diploma programs:
- Banking & Financial Services
- International Marketing
Admissions and Prerequisites
Prior to starting a diploma program, students are required to submit a graduate diploma application and an official transcript conferring a bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited institution.
Students must complete the prerequisite requirement of MET AD 510 Mathematics for Management, or pass a waiver exam. Online students must complete ALEKS (an online math tutorial).
A 3.0 GPA is required for diploma award, and no course with a grade below B- may be credited toward the diploma. Individuals considering using diploma courses toward the Master of Science in Administrative Studies or a specific online Master of Science in management must meet the department academic admission requirements.
Graduate Diploma in Banking & Financial Services
Required Curriculum (five courses/20 credits)
- MET AD 630 Financial and Managerial Accounting
- MET AD 731 Corporate Finance
- MET AD 712 Financial Markets and Institutions
Plus, select two electives from the MS in Administrative Studies Financial Economics concentration, with an advisor’s approval.
Graduate Diploma in International Marketing
Required Curriculum (five courses/20 credits)
- MET AD 648 Introduction to Electronic Commerce, Systems and Web Design
- MET AD 737 Innovative Marketing Techniques
- MET AD 856 Market and Economic Research Analysis
Plus, select two electives from the Administrative Sciences department with an advisor’s approval.
