The graduate certificate in Professional Management provides foundational economics, management, and financial skills to aid in advanced business decisions. The certificate will provide training in key areas of management applicable to any profession. The 12-credit certificate will benefit those entering or already in the workforce. Strengthen your skills as a leader and decision-maker within your company. Complete the Professional Management Certificate as a stand-alone credential or stacked into the Professional Science (M.S.).
University of Arkansas offers the Graduate Certificate of Professional Management as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Brookings Main Campus campus in Fayetteville , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for professional management and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.
About Graduate Certificate in Professional Management
- Want to gain management skills
- Have strong leadership, detail, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Are a good problem solver and analytical thinker
- Want to become a manager in a technical organization
- Want to take your career to the next level
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Professional Management at University of Arkansas
Entry Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
- A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
- If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
- Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
- SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores.
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career Opportunities after Completing Graduate Certificate in Professional Management
- Financial Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Industrial Production Manager
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Natural Sciences Manager
- Operations Manager
- Sales Manager
Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Professional Management at University of Arkansas
How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Professional Management at University of Arkansas
Step 1
Complete the online application and pay application fee.
Step 2
Submit all required application materials including:
- Transcript Evaluation
- Transcripts
- IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
- Financial Documents
- Proof of Immunity
- Documents Required by Your Program of Interest
Step 3
The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.
Step 4
The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.
Step 5
The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.
Step 6
Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.

United States of America, Fayetteville