Our graduate certificates help you strengthen your resume, recognizing the new skills and knowledge you’ve gained while pursuing your master’s degree. You can earn one or more graduate certificates while working toward your degree. Please note: You must apply and be accepted to each program individually.
Certificate earners are awarded a digital badge for each certificate they complete. Badges can be digitally displayed anywhere to recognize attaining a new level of knowledge. Courses are offered in convenient, seven-week sessions, which are available in several delivery modes: in-person, hybrid, or online. The certificate curriculum can be reviewed by clicking on the certificate links below.
Certificate Offerings
Certificate Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (post-secondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement. The successful applicant is generally expected to have a minimum combined junior/senior grade-point average of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
Course Offerings - Spring 2025
Management Division - Spring 2025 Schedule
Penn State's schedule of courses lists availability.
To be awarded the graduate certificate, students must successfully apply for and complete the required course work. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better and an overall GPA of 3.0. If you have issues viewing any of these documents or have any questions, please contact the division at [email protected].
Summer 2025
Management Division Summer 2025 Course Schedule
| Term | Course | Section | Title | Instructor | % Online | Dates | Days/Times** |
| Summer I | ACCT 831 | 101 | Advanced Auditing | Ouyang | 50% | May 13 - June 26 | T; 6:00-9:00 |
| Summer II | ACCT 550 | 301 | Professional Responsibilities and Ethics in Accounting | Ouyang | Remote blended | June 30 - Aug. 13 | M; 6:00-9:00 |
| World Campus*** | |||||||
| Summer I/WC | BADM 834 | 001 | Portfolio Management | Jiraporn | 100% | May 12 - June 29 | World Campus |
| Summer I/WC | BUSAD 525 | 001 | Quantitative Methods in Finance | Indro | 100% | May 12 - June 29 | World Campus |
| Summer I/WC | FIN 805 | 001 | Multinational Managerial Finance | Jiraporn | 100% | May 12 - June 29 | World Campus |
| Summer II/WC | BUSAD 826 | 001 | Current Issues in Corporate Finance | Liu | 100% | June 30 - Aug. 17 | World Campus |
| Summer II/WC | BUSAD 885 | 001 | Research in Security Valuation | Indro | 100% | June 30 - Aug. 17 | World Campus |
| Summer/WC | ACCT 550 | 001 | Professional Responsibilities and Ethics in Accounting | Ouyang | 100% | May 19 - Aug. 13 | World Campus |
| Summer/WC | LEAD 856 | 001 | Diversity Leadership | Walton | 100% | May 19 - Aug. 13 | World Campus |
No classes on:
- May 26 - Memorial Day
- June 19 - Juneteenth
- July 4 - Independence Day
*Schedule is subject to change.
**Courses meeting one day a week should expect to have course commitments through course start and end dates.
***Contact [email protected] for assistance to enroll in WC courses.
WC = Classes held 100% online through World Campus.
