Suffolk University

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Graduate Certificate in Business Essentials

DegreeNon-Degree
FieldBusiness Administration
B

Cost & earnings at Suffolk University What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn

You borrow $26,889 median federal debt
You repay $306/mo over 10 years
Graduates earn $67,506 10 yrs after entry
Debt clears in 1 yrs of the salary premium
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C

Business Administration graduates earn a median $41,937 Across 1,597 US programmes, two years after finishing

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A short graduate-level certificate that teaches core business concepts for students with little or no prior formal business education. Best for learners who need rapid grounding in operations, marketing and data-informed decision making and who may later apply these credits toward a full graduate business degree.

What you'll study

The curriculum centers on operations management concepts, techniques, and tools; marketing techniques and strategy for creating, capturing, and sustaining value; and electives that emphasize applying data analytics to influence and inform business decisions.

Entry requirements

Applications require a completed application and a $50 application fee (the fee is waived for applicants who attend a graduate admission event). Submit a resume, unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work, and a goal statement (essay). Admitted students must provide official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, before their first class.

Career prospects

The program is aimed at learners seeking practical business fundamentals to support entry-level functional roles, to complement non-business undergraduate study, or to accelerate transition into business-focused graduate study. It builds baseline skills useful across operations, marketing, and analytics-related functions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Federal student loan aid may be available for this program; Suffolk's federal school code is 002218. Suffolk also lists institutional discounts and partner scholarships such as Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions and Suffolk Alumni Scholarships. Visit Student Financial Services for graduate loan and financing options.

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