Business Essentials
Our micro-credential is designed for working professionals who desire additional skills in finance, accounting, business law, and management. This 100% online program is ideal for business leaders who want to expand their business expertise but are unsure whether graduate study is the right fit.
For students who do plan to pursue graduate study, the Business Essentials micro-credential provides a smooth pathway for admission and advanced standing credit toward the Professional MBA.
Designed for working professionals
- 100% online
- 9-credit non-degree credential
- Completed in just two semesters
- Pathway to admission in a graduate degree
- Flat tuition structure with no fees; pay for the entire program by semester
Why pursue a micro-credential?
Lifelong learning is increasingly available to students and, often, expected by potential
employers. A micro-credential shows employers that you're willing to invest time and
resources in your professional development - even if you're not prepared to complete
a full graduate degree.
At the same time, Duquesne micro-credential students benefit from the accessibility, small class sizes, and faculty expertise that are hallmarks of the AACSB-accredited Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. You'll study alongside full-time graduate students in graduate courses while following a curriculum that meets your needs. Successfully completing the Business Essentials micro-credential leads to 7.5 credit hours of advanced standing credit toward the Professional MBA.
We are making curricular enhancements to this program of study and will resume enrolling new students in Fall 2025.
Program Information
Our micro-credential is designed for working professionals who desire additional skills in finance, accounting, business law, and management.
"Knowledgeable and supportive instructors engagingly delivered well-structured
courses that made the learning process so enjoyable. I learned many skills and gained
valuable insights that I can apply immediately to my career."
From Our Alumni
Curriculum
Advanced Standing and Graduate Admission
Students who successfully complete the Business Essentials micro-credential with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better will be considered for admission into graduate programs.
The micro-credential is 9 credit hours. Successful completion of the program will qualify students for 7.5 credit hours of advanced standing in the Professional MBA program. Students must apply and enroll within five years of successfully completing the micro-credential in order to earn advanced standing credit.