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Combine the prestige of a “Public Ivy” business education with the agility of a short-term, targeted professional skills-development program. In a few courses and a matter of months, you can acquire skills and the background necessary for a career in business leadership.

An online business certificate from William & Mary creates opportunities for you. The credits you complete in your certificate program can be the foundation of your master’s degree from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business.

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Business Analytics Certificate

Build a foundation of hard skills, soft skills and business acumen to propel your career transition into the field of analytics.
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Investment Management Certificate

Gain a strong foundation in financial modeling, analysis and decision-making, global financial strategy, and effective communication of complex strategies.
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Corporate Finance Certificate

Delve into corporate financial strategy, financial valuation models, firms’ interactions with financial markets, and corporate investment valuation.
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Interested in Our Online Programs?

Jun
7

Priority Application Deadline

June 7th
Fall 2024 Term
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26

Application Deadline

July 26th
Fall 2024 Term
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26

Next Start

August 26th
Fall 2024 Term