Business Essentials Micro-credential

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.

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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.

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.