Program Details:

Advanced Certificates provide the opportunity for students to pursue specific areas of business at the graduate level. These certificates are designed to meet individual professional needs through a module of courses, constituting at least fifteen (15) credits, in a major field or in a highly specialized area of study. A cumulative index of at least 3.0 must be achieved in the program of study.

The advanced certificate programs are available at both the Westchester and Rockland campuses.

Admission:

These programs are open to holders of a bachelor's degree from regionally accredited schools, colleges or universities. A completed application file includes, in addition to the application form and $50 application fee:

• an official transcript
• current resume

Upon successful completion of the program of study a certificate will be awarded to the student.

Major Fields of Concentration:

Advanced Certificates	Description
Business Continuity and Risk Management	The Business Continuity and Risk Management program provides students with the knowledge to lead an organization in the process of systematic decisions to protect people, assets and operations and to ensure the survivability of an organization. The program provides an organization with support for decisions regarding prevention, response, and recovery from a disruptive event, crisis or disaster. » Learn More
E-Commerce	The goal of the E-Commerce Certificate is to provide graduates with the following: ability to manage the process of developing and implementing an e-commerce system; capability to identify business opportunities and direct organizational change; awareness of the security, privacy and legal issues in conducting electronic commerce; understanding of the marketing issues in e-commerce; and familiarity with technical skills in the development of e-commerce websites.
General Accounting	For executives and managers with a non-accounting MBA who need additional accounting knowledge and credibility to accommodate current or new accounting responsibilities. Applicants must have either successfully completed or must complete during the Program the following prerequisites: MBA 520, Financial Accounting and Reporting; MBA 550, Finance for Managers and MBA 580, Information Systems; or the undergraduate equivalents.
Health Care Management	The goal of the Health Care Management Certificate program is to prepare students for careers in Health Care, a very important US-wide business segment. Students who wish to simultaneously complete the Certificate program within the MBA program can do so by integrating 15 credits (five courses) of Health Care and allied courses within their concentration and the breadth area. » Learn More
Infrastructure Management	The goal of the Infrastructure Management Certificate is to prepare students for participation and careers in the various aspects of Infrastructure development, maintenance and improvement in both the public and private sectors. Students who wish to simultaneously complete the Certificate program within the MBA program can do so by integrating 15 credits (five courses) of Infrastructure Management courses within their concentration and the breadth area.
International Business	The goal of the International Business Certificate program is to prepare students for management and leadership positions in a global business environment. Students who wish to simultaneously complete the certificate program within the MBA program can do so by integrating 12 credits of international courses within their concentration and the breadth area.
Long Term Care Services Management	The goal of the Long Term Care Management Certificate program is to prepare students for careers in this important US-wide business segment that is increasing with the aging of the population. Students who wish to simultaneously complete the Certificate program within the MBA program can do so by integrating 15 credits (five courses) of Health Care and allied courses within their concentration and the breadth area. » Learn More
Public Accounting	For accounting undergraduates with a non-accounting MBA or other Master's degree who wish to qualify for admission to the CPA Exam but need additional accounting credits to be eligible under New York State requirements. Applicants must have successfully completed courses that satisfy undergraduate degree requirements in accounting.
Sports and Entertainment Management	The goal of the Sports and Entertainment Business Certificate program is to prepare students for careers in this important global business segment. Students who wish to simultaneously complete the Certificate program within the MBA program can do so by integrating 15 credits (five courses) of Sports and Entertainment courses within their concentration and the breadth area.
**Details about the certificates can be found on page 63 of the Graduate Course Catalog**