Certificate Programs
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Recent projections indicate a large global gap in professionals' competency in analytics. The Certificate in Business Analytics equips students with the analytics and big data skills needed to be successful in modern organizations. By earning this certificate, you will inform employers of your passion for and acumen in the analytics arena.
Students in good standing from the following undergraduate majors are eligible to enroll:
- computer information systems
- finance
- management
The Certificate in Business Analytics consists of 12 hours of upper-level courses. Six hours (two courses) are required. Students can select 6 hours from a prescribed list of additional courses.
Required Courses:
- CIS 4920 – Data Programming
- MGS 4110 Analysis of Business Data
Select one of the following*:
- CIS 4930 - Big Data Analytics
- MGS 4020 - Introduction to Business Intelligence
- FI 4090 - Introduction to Financial Data Analytics
Select one of the following*:
- CIS 4730 - Unstructured Data Management
- MGS 4140 - Business Modeling
- FI 4092 - Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance
With permission from your B.B.A. program director, you can choose another course.
The Certificate in Cybersecurity for Fintech will consist of 18 hours of upper level courses. 12 hours are required courses, and students can select 6 hours from a prescribed list of additional courses.
Required Courses
- CIS 4680 Introduction to Information Security
- CIS 4688 Protecting Business Systems and Networks
- CIS 4690 Information and Information Systems Security Risk Management
- CIS 4002 – Financial Technologies
Select one of
- CIS 4050 – Apprenticeship in Cybersecurity for Fintech
- FI 4460 – Foundations of Fintech
Select one of
- CIS 4050 – Apprenticeship in Cybersecurity for Fintech
- FI 4460 – Foundations of Fintech
- CIS 4920 – Data Programming
- CIS 4000 – Introduction to Computer Forensics
Apply for a Certificate in Cybersecurity for Fintech
Certificate Program Qualification
- Current Georgia State student majoring in Computer Information Systems or Finance
Your certificate, based on the completion of the courses with a ʺBʺ average or higher, will be officially awarded upon completion of your courses.
After you are accepted into a certificate program and have registered for your final course, you also must apply to receive the physical certificate through PAWS.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Fintech helps prepare students for careers in the high-demand area of fintech, which is revolutionizing the financial services industry and improving business processes. Georgia, particularly Atlanta, are centers of the fintech industry, with about 38,000 employees and more than 160 companies generating more than $72 billion in revenue. The curriculum meets the talent needs of this sector as defined by the Fintech Playbook developed by the University System of Georgia. Students will develop skills in financial data analytics including machine learning and artificial intelligence, and build competencies with the use of disruptive technologies including blockchain.
The certificate comprises 18 hours of upper-level courses, 9 of which are required. Students can select 9 hours from a prescribed list of additional courses.
Required Courses
- FI 4460 – Foundations of Fintech
- CIS 4002 – Financial Technologies
- FI 4470 – Commercial Banking and Fintech
Select three from the following:
- CIS 4920 – Introduction to Programming for Fintech
- FI 4090 – Introduction to Financial Data analytics
- FI 4092 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Finance
- FI 4050 – Apprenticeship in Fintech
- FI 4462 Blockchain and Business Disruption
- FI 4080 Financial Modeling with Excel
- RMI 4400 InsureTech
Apply for a Certificate in Fintech
Certificate Program Qualification
- Current Georgia State student majoring in Computer Information Systems or Finance
Your certificate, based on the completion of the courses with a ʺBʺ average or higher, will be officially awarded upon completion of your courses.
After you are accepted into a certificate program and have registered for your final course, you also must apply to receive the physical certificate through PAWS.
Hospitality Operations - General
This certificate provides flexibility in selecting courses to align with a variety of career interests. HADM 3010, Perspectives of the Hospitality Industry, is recommended for students exploring industry career options. Additional specialized courses are offered in hotel management, restaurant management, beverage management, venue management, club and resort management, and franchising. Courses in functional areas include hospitality law, human resources, digital branding, and restaurant analytics. Paired with an existing major, the Certificate in Hospitality Operations can create new career opportunities in the hospitality field.
Select two from this list:
- HADM 3010 - Perspectives of the Hospitality Industry
- HADM 3720 - Hospitality Law
- HADM 3750 - Hospitality Human Resources
- HADM 3760 - Hospitality Service Marketing
- HADM 3770 – Franchising
- HADM 4600 - Hospitality Study Abroad
Select two from this list:
- HADM 3310 - Hotel Management
- HADM 3420 - Restaurant and Foodservice Management
- HADM 3490 - Private Club Management
- HADM 3500 - Beverage Management
- HADM 3780 – Revenue Management
- HADM 3800 - Hospitality Quality Management
- HADM 4200 - Venue Management
Event Management
This certificate prepares students for career opportunities in the exciting field of event management. Students will explore a variety of event types including social, corporate, entertainment, cultural, and sporting. Courses in event management and venue management are combined with classes that focus on operational functions including digital marketing, hospitality law, and hospitality human resources. Paired with an existing major, the Certificate in Event Management can create new career opportunities in this industry specialization.
Required Courses
- HADM 3600 - Event Management
- HADM 4200 - Venue Management
Select two from this list:
- HADM 3010 - Perspectives of the Hospitality Industry
- HADM 3403 – Business Analytics for Restaurant Management
- HADM 3720 - Hospitality Law
- HADM 3750 - Hospitality Human Resources
- HADM 3760 - Hospitality Service Marketing
- HADM 4600 - Hospitality Study Abroad
Trade Show and Meetings Management
Through this certificate, students explore career options in the trade show and meetings management sector. Students will touch on a variety of types of events including small, upscale corporate meetings as well as large-scale trade shows attended by thousands. This industry segment has a significant economic impact and includes multiple business disciplines such as marketing, financial management, and site management. Paired with an existing major, the Certificate in Trade Show & Meetings Management can create new career opportunities in this industry specialization.
Required Courses
- HADM 3350 - Meetings and Tradeshow Management
- HADM 3310 - Hotel Management
- HADM 4200 - Venue Management
Select two from this list:
- HADM 3010 - Perspectives of the Hospitality Industry
- HADM 3720 - Hospitality Law
- HADM 3750 - Hospitality Human Resources
- HADM 3760 - Hospitality Service Marketing
- HADM 4600 - Hospitality Study Abroad
After you are accepted into a certificate program and have registered for your final course, you also must apply to receive the physical certificate through PAWS.
Below are the deadlines to apply:
Application Deadlines
- To receive your certificate in the spring
- October 3
- To receive your certificate in the summer
- January 15
- To receive your certificate in the fall
- June 15
If you miss an application deadline, you may apply for the following semester and follow the appeal process to receive your certificate on time using the graduation change form.
NOTICE - Please note the following information provided in compliance with Department of Education regulations:
Program Costs*
Graduate Tuition per Credit Hour
- In-State:
- $491.00
- Out-of-State:
- $1,300.00
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
- In-State:
- $291.00
- Out-of-State:
- $910.14
Mandatory Student Fees per Term
$1,064.00
Books and Supplies per Term
$500.00
Room and Board per Term
$4,613.00
*All figures are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
Occupations
Occupations by names and SOC* codes that the program begins to prepare students to enter include:
For the Certificate in Hospitality Administration:
11-9081.00 Lodging Managers
13-1121.00 Meeting, Convention and Event Planners
11-9051.00 Food Service Managers
11-3071.01 Transportation Manager
*SOC - Standard of Classification
The Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Sales is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of selling. During the program, you will build knowledge and develop skills to help you be successful in actual sales situations. You will complete hands-on assignments in presentations, sales scenarios, and collegiate sales contests. The instructors are prominent research faculty in the science and art of selling and are also successful practitioners with real-world experience.
The certificate comprises 12 hours of coursework. Two of the courses (6 hours) are required. Recommendations are provided for the remaining two courses.
Required Courses
- MK 4330 – Principles of Professional Selling
- MK 4340 – Sales Management
Recommended Courses
- MK 4331 - Key Account Sales
- MGS 4430 - Negotiation
How to Apply
- Contact Dr. Pilling at bpilling@gsu.edu to express your interest in the certificate program.
- Meet with Dr. Pilling to discuss the program in detail, to assess your fit with the certificate and to map out your coursework.
Contact Us
Bruce Pilling
bpilling@gsu.edu
404-413-7673
Graduate Certificate Programs
The Graduate Certificate in Actuarial Science will prepare you to transition into the actuarial science field. Talent in this arena is in extremely high demand. By taking just four courses, you will get ready for the P (Probability) and FM (Financial Mathematics) exams needed to become a credentialed actuary while building relevant insurance, statistics, and coding knowledge.
This is an online program.
The credits from this certificate can be applied toward our Master of Actuarial Science program.
Required Courses
- AS 8140 – Probability
- AS 8230 – Financial Mathematics
Elective Courses (Choose Two)
- ECON 8740 – Applied Statistics and Econometrics
- MSA 8010 – Data Programming for Analytics
- RMI 8400 – InsurTech: New Technologies in Insurance Markets
- AS 8510 – Mathematical Finance for Actuaries
New tools and packages are rapidly democratizing the field of data science, giving rise to the role of “citizen data scientists”—professionals who may not have deep programming skills but, with the right tools, are capable of leveraging advanced technologies as well as working with and leading teams of data scientists to create value and realize the potential of artificial intelligence. A recent Gartner study projects the number of citizen data scientists will grow five times faster than the number of expert data scientists in the next few years.
The Artificial Intelligence Innovation Certificate program is designed with the citizen data scientist in mind. Students examine AI-related concepts that lead to discovery of innovative solutions to business challenges. Key topics include data programming, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
The credits from this certificate can be applied toward three of our programs: our MBA, M.S. in Information Systems, and M.S. in Data Science & Analytics.
Required Courses
- IFI 8410 - Introduction to Programming & Predictive Analytics for Business
- ENI 8010 - Innovation Studio 1: Innovation and Design Thinking
- IFI 8420 - Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Business
Elective Courses (Choose One)
- ENI 8011 - Innovation Studio 2: Launch and Scale
- IFI 8430 - Advanced Analytics Experience
- FI 8092 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Finance
Hatching an idea is one thing. Executing it is a whole different ball game. Many great ideas fail because the people behind them lack the skills to bring them to fruition. Robinson’s Certificate in Disruptive Innovation and Entrepreneurship fills that knowledge gap.
Over the course of the program, students not only explore tools that stimulate creative thinking but also design compelling value propositions, develop viable and profitable business models, and learn to pitch to investors.
The credits from this certificate can be applied toward our MBA program.
Required Courses
- ENI 8013 - Entrepreneurship, Venture Development, and Management
- ENI 8010 - Innovation Studio 1: Innovation and Design Thinking
- ENI 8012 - Innovation, Creativity and Imagination
Elective Courses (Choose One)
- ENI 8400 - WomenLead in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- ENI 8102 - Innovating Customer Value
- ENI 8101 - Improving the Customer Experience
- ENI 8000 - Organizational Entrepreneurship
- ENI 8011 - Innovation Studio 2: Launch and Scale
Atlanta is the fintech capital of the world. Atlanta-based firms handle 70 percent of the credit, debit, and prepaid card sales in the nation, hence the city’s nickname, “Transaction Alley.” In the state of Georgia alone, more than 5,000 opportunities will emerge in this sector over the next few years. There is no faster, more affordable way to learn key fintech concepts than through the Certificate in Fintech Innovation program at the Robinson College of Business.
The certificate grounds students with an understanding of the impact fintech technologies make on the financial services field. By the end, graduates can tackle business problems with creative and innovative fintech-driven solutions.
The credits from this certificate can be applied toward two of our programs: our MBA and M.S. in Finance.
Required Courses
- FI 8460 - The Fintech Ecosystem
- ENI 8010 - Innovation Studio 1: Innovation and Design Thinking
- FI 8462 - Blockchain and Business Disruption
Elective Courses (Choose One)
- ENI 8011 - Innovation Studio 2: Launch and Scale
- RMI 8400 - InsurTech: New Technologies in Insurance Markets
- FI 8092 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Finance
- FI 8090 - Financial Data Analytics
Specialization in Brand & Customer Management
Customers and brands are an organization's two most important assets. This certificate equips students with both the conceptual and practical skills required to manage these critical assets to maximize profits. The coursework begins by introducing conceptual foundations to help students identify the root cause of business issues instead of focusing on their symptoms. Students are introduced to various tools and frameworks to understand and analyze problems, identify data sources, collect relevant data, and generate insights that drive better strategies and decisions. Students then put their knowledge into action, exploring concepts such as product and brand management, customer relationship management systems, and data-driven marketing.
Guest speakers regularly deliver lectures to the class. They hold mid- to senior-level positions such as chief executive officer, chief marketing officer, vice president of product management, chief communications officer, and marketing director, and hail from companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Wellstar Health System, MailChimp, Dragon Army, and BentoBox.
Partner with a Real Company
Students act as consultants for actual companies and help them solve real business problems. Examples of past projects include:
- With Porsche’s experiential marketing team, helped customers experience what it’s like to be a Porsche owner (touch, feel, test drive) prior to making a purchase despite social distancing limitations in the pandemic environment
- With Georgia-Pacific, developed a go-to-market strategy for a new product in the tech space
- With Monday Night Brewing, branded and launched a series of new IPAs
- With the city of Atlanta, increased awareness of ATL311, an app that residents can use to request non-emergency services
- With Trees Atlanta, built a digital marketing strategy that mobilized citizens to advocate for the planting and protection of the city’s trees
Apply Your Course Credits Toward a Master’s Degree
You can take your certificate even further if you decide. Credits from your courses can be applied toward our M.S. in Marketing program upon admission. You can dip your toe in now and dive all in later—whatever makes sense, considering your unique situation and goals.
Required Courses
- MK 8200 - Marketing Research (MR)
- MK 8710 - Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- MK 8620 - Product and Brand Management (PBM)
- MK 8720 - Direct & Database Marketing (DDM)
For more information about the certificate of specialization in brand & customer management, contact Alok Saboo.