MiniMBA: Business Micro-credentials for Adult Learners
The MiniMBA is a flexible, noncredit program designed for professionals and adult learners who want to build practical business skills, enhance their career prospects, and prepare for future leadership roles.
Learners can enroll in any of the 12 business microcredentials a la carte and in any order. Each self-paced, online course focuses on a key area of business—such as strategy, leadership, finance, marketing, or operations—and takes approximately 30 hours to complete.
Once all 12 microcredentials are successfully completed, learners will earn the MiniMBA digital credential, recognizing comprehensive achievement in foundational business and management competencies.
Program Highlights
- Flexible Format: Self-paced, online learning that fits your schedule.
- Affordable and Accessible: $99 per microcredential; SCSU students can enroll for free.
- Practical and Career-Focused: Gain real-world skills you can apply immediately.
- Stackable and Recognized: Each microcredential builds toward the MiniMBA digital certification.
- Leadership Preparation: Strengthen strategic thinking and decision-making skills to support advancement into management roles.
This program is offered in partnership with the SCSU School of Business Career Credential Academy.
Are you a current SCSU student? This program is free to current SCSU students! To register, please email owll@southernct.edu from your SCSU email with your name, student ID number, and the micro-credential(s) you wish to enroll in. Further instructions will be provided.
Harness the power of business forecasting to inform managerial decision-making. This micro-credential teaches business forecasting techniques, tools, and applications that help managers make evidence-based future predictions to drive business success.
Trainer: Younjun Kim
Learn how to navigate the complexities of financial sustainability in today’s business environment. This micro-credential focuses on strategic planning and innovative practices that ensure long-term financial health and stability.
Trainer: Khoa Nguyen
Learn how to build and manage your business or personal brand in a social media-driven marketplace. This course covers strategies for creating a strong online presence, leveraging social media platforms, and enhancing your business's reputation in the competitive digital landscape
Trainer: Young Kim
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving legal landscape in the United States and its implications for businesses. This course examines key policy changes, regulatory trends, and legal challenges that impact various industries.
Trainer: Kauther Badr
Develop the skills to manage and lead change in a diverse and inclusive environment. This micro-credential covers best practices for fostering an inclusive workplace, addressing unconscious bias, and implementing effective change management strategies.
Trainer: Robert Smith
Understand the complexities of the global economy and the interdependencies that drive international trade and finance. This course covers key economic theories, policies, and practices that influence economic relationships and development across different regions.
Trainer: Sang Yoon
Equip yourself with agile leadership skills to thrive in uncertain and volatile environments. Learn about agile methodologies, adaptive leadership, and strategies to lead teams through change and uncertainty.
Trainer: Prabhakar Gantasala
Master the art of navigating and leading change in today’s dynamic business environment. This program covers change management theories, practical frameworks, and tools to effectively implement and sustain organizational change.
Trainer: Swapna Bhargavi
Learn how to apply machine learning techniques to solve business problems. This micro-credential covers data analysis, predictive modeling, and implementing AI/ML algorithms in a business context.
Trainer: Derrick Webster
Understand the legal framework governing human resource management. This micro-credential covers employment law, compliance, dispute resolution, and best practices for legally sound HR management.
Trainer: Theodore T. Jones III
Develop skills to effectively engage and manage stakeholders in the energy and utilities sector. Learn about stakeholder analysis, communication strategies, and regulatory considerations.
Trainer: Minjae Lee
Gain expertise in planning and executing successful market entry strategies. Learn about market research, competitive analysis, entry modes, and strategic planning to expand businesses globally.
Trainer: Oluwatoyin Awoyinka