The Pregraduate Business Administration post-baccalaureate certificate prepares students for the core curriculum of many graduate business schools, including MBA programs. Courses in a range of business-related subjects give students an advantage in the competitive application process and environment of graduate business study.
Applicants who intend to apply to graduate business schools at a later time should review admission requirements of their intended program or programs to guide decisions about course selection in this certificate.
Pregraduate Business Administration Goals and Courses
Program Goals
Pregraduate Business Administration post-baccalaureate certificate students will:
Apply accounting, finance, or economic principles to analyze data, present information, and solve problems
Develop quantitative skills and reasoning in preparation for more advanced study in business school
Strengthen their strategic, business communication and critical thinking skills to prepare them to compete with other professional students at the MBA level
Required Courses
Five of the following:
ACCOUNT 201 Intro to Financial Accounting*
ACCOUNT 202 Intro to Managerial Accounting*
ECON 201 Introduction to Macroeconomics*
ECON 202 Introduction to Microeconomics
FINANCE 202 Introduction to Finance*
FINANCE 360 Corporate Finance
MATH 101 Algebra*
MATH 220-A Single-Variable Differential Calculus (was MATH 220)*
Students interested in completely customized study for business school preparation can consider an SPS Specialized Studies program.
Pregraduate Business Administration Tuition
Post-baccalaureate students at Northwestern's School of Professional Studies pay per course. For more information about financial obligations and tuition, please visit the Tuition page.
Admission for Pregraduate Business Administration
In addition to completing an online application, you'll also need to submit a few supplemental materials. A list of requirements for admission including application deadlines and tips on how to apply can be found on the Admission page.
Pregraduate Business Administration Registration Information
Whether you're a first-time registrant or current and returning student, all students register using our online student registration and records systems. Important information about registering for courses at SPS, including registration timelines and adding or dropping courses in which you are already enrolled, can be found on the Registration Information page.
Find out more about the Pregraduate Business Administration Program