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Micro-credentials
Micro-credentials are cost-effective, mini-qualifications designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in a specific area of business. Successful completion of a micro-certificate may be stackable to a Katz Graduate Certificate, MBA, or MS degree.
Intended for working professionals, courses are offered in the evenings and weekends and may be available in either on-campus or online format. Micro-credentials typically require 6 – 9 credits and can be completed in as little as two semesters. Start nearly any Micro-credential in the Fall or Spring term and take up to three years to complete.
Upon successful completion of a micro-credential, students receive a certificate and recognition of their achievement noted on their University of Pittsburgh transcript. Micro-credentials offer immediate value to current employers and demonstrate mastery of in-demand business skills to potential future employers. If you are considering an MBA or MS degree program, but are not ready to commit, micro-credentials are a great place to start.
Financial Disclosures / Accounting
The Micro-credential in Finance is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fundamentals of finance. Students can choose from three different tracks: Corporate Finance, Corporate Valuation, or Investments & Trading. All three tracks require both BFIN 2409 Financial Management 1 and BFIN 2410 Financial Management 2 as a prerequisite. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum
| Track | Required | Electives |
| Financial Disclosures | BACC 2401 Financial Accounting | BACC 2510, BACC 2511, BACC 2525 |
| Managerial Decision Tools | BACC 2401 Financial Accounting | BACC 2466, BACC 2528, BACC 2537, BACC 2549 |
Micro-Credential in Accounting
The Micro-credential in Accounting is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fundamentals of accounting. Students can choose from two different tracks: Financial Disclosures or Managerial Decision Tools. Both tracks require BACC 2401 Financial Accounting as a prerequisite. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
| Track | Required | Electives |
| Financial Disclosures | BACC 2401 Financial Accounting | BACC 2510, BACC 2511, BACC 2525 |
| Managerial Decision Tools | BACC 2401 Financial Accounting | BACC 2466, BACC 2528, BACC 2537, BACC 2549 |
Micro-Credential in Finance
The Micro-credential in Finance is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fundamentals of finance. Students can choose from three different tracks: Corporate Finance, Corporate Valuation, or Investments & Trading. All three tracks require both BFIN 2409 Financial Management 1 and BFIN 2410 Financial Management 2 as a prerequisite. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
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Track |
Required |
Electives |
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Corporate Finance |
BFIN 2409 Financial Management 1 and BFIN 2410 Financial Management 2 |
BFIN 2015, BFIN 2036, and 1.5 credits of BFIN **** coursework. |
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Corporate Valuation |
BFIN 2409 Financial Management 1 and BFIN 2410 Financial Management 2 |
BFIN 2030, BFIN 2130, and 3 credits of BFIN **** coursework. |
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Investments & Trading |
BFIN 2409 Financial Management 1 and BFIN 2410 Financial Management 2 |
BFIN 2039, BFIN 2068, and 1.5 credits of BFIN **** coursework. |
Micro-Credential in Data Programming for Business Insights
The Micro-credential in Data Programming is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fundamentals of data programming. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
- BMIS 2588 Database Management
- BMIS 2542 Data Programming Essentials with Python
- BMIS 2526 Advanced Data Programming with R
Micro-Credential in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Micro-credential in Innovation & Entrepreneurship is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities to remain agile in an ever-changing business landscape. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
Required Courses:
- BSEO 2531 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Initiation
- BSPP 2111 Commercializing New Technologies
Electives Course Options (must choose at least 3 credits from the below)
- BSEO 2012 Social Entrepreneurship
- BSPP 2409 Strategic Management
- BOAH 2409 Organization Behavior: Leadership and Group Effectiveness
- BOAH 2532 Negotiations, Teamwork, and Change
- BINS 2024 Consulting Field Project
Micro-Credential in Leading People in Organizations
The Micro-credential in Innovation & Entrepreneurship is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities to be an effective business leader. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
Required Courses:
- BOAH 2409 Organization Behavior: Leadership and Group Effectiveness
- BSPP 2409 Strategic Management
Electives Course Options (must choose at least 6 credits from the below)
- BOAH 2421 Human Resources for Competitive Advantage
- BOAH 2517 Interpersonal Skills for Managers
- BOAH 2532 Negotiations, Teamwork, and Change
- BOAH 2537 Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
- BSPP 2112 Leading Organizations to Innovate Smarter
- BSEO 2538 Strategic Leadership
Micro-Credential in Management Consulting
The Micro-Credential in Management Consulting offers students the opportunity to become familiar with the structure and workings of this industry, as well as the essential toolkit of a consultant.. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
Required Courses (3 credits total):
- BSPP 2409 Strategic Management
- BSEO 2570 Fundamentals of the Management Consulting Process
Electives Course Options (must choose at least 6 credits from the below)
- BOAH 2532 Negotiations, Teamwork, and Change
- BSPP 2112 Leading Organizations to Innovate Smarter
- BSEO 2538 Strategic Leadership
- BSEO 2509 Business and Politics
- BSEO 2553 Strategic Management of Acquisitions and Divestments
- BENV 2115 Market Manipulations
- BSEO 2511 Management of Strategic Alliances
Micro-Credential in Management Science
The Micro-credential in Management Science is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in evidence-based decision-making through management science. Students can choose from three different tracks: Business Analytics, Process & Quality Management, or Supply Chain Management. All three tracks require that students first take both BQOM 2401 Statistical Analysis and BQOM 2421 Decision Technologies and earn a B or better in order to pursue the micro-credential. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
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Track |
Required |
Electives |
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Business Analytics |
BQOM 2401 Statistical Analysis and BQOM 2421 Decision Technologies |
BQOM 2512, BQOM 2557, BQOM 2559, BQOM 2578 |
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Process & Quality Management |
BQOM 2401 Statistical Analysis and BQOM 2421 Decision Technologies |
BQOM 2512, BQOM 2523, BQOM 2524, and 1.5 credits of BQOM **** coursework |
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Supply Chain Management |
BQOM 2401 Statistical Analysis and BQOM 2421 Decision Technologies |
BQOM 2533 and 4.5 credits of BQOM **** coursework |
Micro-Credential in Marketing Analytics
The Micro-credential in Marketing Analytics is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in marketing analytics. Students will follow a defined track: Digital Marketing & Big Data Analytics. Successful completion of BMKT 2409 Marketing Management is required. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
Required Course (1.5 credits):
- BMKT 2409 Marketing Management
Electives Course Options (must choose at least 7.5 credits from the below)
- BMKT 2544 Shopper Analytics
- BMKT 2553 Social Media Strategy
- BMKT 2551 Digital and Social Media Analytics
- An additional 1.5 credits of BMKT **** coursework
Micro-Credential in Marketing Foundations
The Micro-credential in Marketing Foundations is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the foundations of marketing. Students will follow a defined track: Building Customer Relations. Successful completion of BMKT 2409 Marketing Management is required. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
Required Course (1.5 credits):
- BMKT 2409 Marketing Management
Electives Course Options (must choose at least 7.5 credits from the below)
- BMKT 2031 Marketing Research
- BMKT 2035 Consumer Behavior
- BMKT 2530 Services Marketing: Strategies and Tactics
- BMKT 2533 Business to Business
Micro-Credential in Marketing Strategy
The Micro-credential in Marketing Strategy is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the nuances of marketing strategy. Students will follow a defined track in Value Creation & Management. Successful completion of BMKT 2409 Marketing Management is required. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
Required Course (1.5 credits):
- BMKT 2409 Marketing Management
Electives Course Options (must choose at least 7.5 credits from the below)
- BMKT 2569 Brand Management
- BMKT 2526 Product Development and Management
- BMKT 2532 Pricing Strategies and Tactics
- BMKT 2528 Advertising
Micro-Credential in Technology Management
The Micro-credential in Technology Management is designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fundamentals of technology and information systems management. Students can choose from three different tracks: Digital Innovation, Project Management, and Information Systems Design. All three tracks require that students first take both BMIS 2409 Information Systems. Substitutions for elective courses can be made upon approval of the Area Director.
Curriculum:
|
Track |
Required |
Electives |
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Digital Innovation |
BMIS 2409 Information Systems |
BSPP 2111, BMIS 2525, BMIS 2679 |
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Project Management |
BMIS 2409 Information Systems |
BMIS 2525, BMIS 2551, BMIS 2679 |
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Information Systems Design |
BMIS 2409 Information Systems |
BMKT 2526, BMIS 2053, BMIS 2525, and 1.5 credits of BMIS **** coursework. |
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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