Graduate Certificate in Management Practice in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara

The Graduate Program in Management Practice, administered by the Technology Management Department, provides a certificate program designed for ambitious UCSB graduate students pursuing supplementary business training. This UC-accredited graduate certificate equips students with essential business knowledge. The Graduate Program in Management Practice (GPMP) welcomes UC Santa Barbara master's and doctoral students from all academic backgrounds. Similar to its undergraduate counterpart, GPMP covers core business principles including finance, management, marketing, and strategy, while offering advanced study in Business Strategy & Leadership, Innovation & Management, and New Venture Marketing & Finance, with specialization options in either startup or corporate business environments. Participants must complete 18 units, beginning with fundamental business concepts before selecting a concentration in either entrepreneurial or corporate tracks, aligned with their professional aspirations. The program culminates with practical application through either an Internship or participation in the New Venture Competition.