Spring or Fall 2025
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This twelve-week long program is designed for undergraduate or post-graduate students of all majors interested in business and related fields. The Program educates the participants about the key features, processes, and best practices of modern enterprises and organizations. It is relevant to both domestic and international students regardless of their experience and prior knowledge. The sessions will be taught by Zicklin School of Business faculty and seasoned business practitioners from a variety of New York City companies. All faculty will share their expertise through interactive presentations, hands-on projects, case study analyses, and real-life examples. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the concepts through individual and group activities and class discussions. Students who complete all courses successfully will receive a certificate from the Zicklin School of Business.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The Business Certificate Program consists of five (5) courses taught in-person, on the Baruch College campus in New York City. Students can register for either the Fall semester of 2024 or the Spring semester of 2025. Classes are held over twelve weeks, from Monday through Friday during the day.
Courses |
Weekly Hours |
Total Hours |
Global Marketplace |
3.5 |
42 |
Entrepreneurship |
3.5 |
42 |
Digital Marketing |
3.5 |
42 |
Sustainability and ESG |
3.5 |
42 |
Business Communication |
4 |
48 |
Total Hours |
18 |
216 |
SEMESTER DATES
Spring 2025: February 24 – May 23, 2025
Fall 2025: September 22 – December 19, 2025
VISA AND TRAVEL
The Business Certificate Program meets the requirements for the F1 student visa. Students who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. legal residents will need to apply for the F1 student visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy in their country of residence. A detailed list of required documentation for an F1 visa is included in the application form.
Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
The International Student Service Center (ISSC) coordinates all immigration aspects and administrative services for international Business Certificate Program students. Through the ISSC Baruch serves a population of approximately 2200 international students from all around the world. Advisors provide guidance and information of special interest to our international students.
HOUSING and FOOD
Baruch College does not provide student housing and does not endorse any particular housing provider, but a list of New York City housing options is available upon request. It is the responsibility of each student to research potential housing providers and secure their own housing.
Baruch College does not have a student cafeteria, but the campus is located in a lively neighborhood surrounded by dozens of restaurants, cafes, food kiosks, and grocery stores. Students are responsible for all their meals.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- BA degree completed or in progress
- English language proficiency (see details below)
As proof of English language proficiency, submit ONE of these:
- Bachelor’s OR master’s degree completed in English (submit transcript)
- IBT TOEFL Score of 79 or above
- IELTS Score of 6.5. or above
- TOEIC Score of 700 or above (min. 300 per section)
- Home university’s proof of English language proficiency at college level
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply to the Business Certificate Program, students need to:
- Complete the Business Certificate Program Application Form: CLICK HERE to download the form. Save the blank form on your device, fill it out, and upload it with all the required documents to a Dropbox folder we will create for you after you pay the application fee.
- Pay the non-refundable Application Fee of $200 (Payment link in the Application Form).
- Submit all the required documents listed in the Application Form.
PROGRAM FEES
The tuition fee is $3,900 per student for the whole one-semester program. In addition, students pay a $200 application fee. The average cost of class materials is $40 per course.
Application deadlines:
Spring 2025 – November 15, 2024
Fall 2025 – June 1, 2025
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