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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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In our modern, data-driven world, analytics play a crucial role in almost every business’s success. Analytics allow business owners to track their ROI, gain insight into their target audience, plan for the future, and sharpen their decision-making.
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Priority Application Deadline

October 20th
Spring 2024 Term
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Application Deadline

December 8th
Spring 2024 Term
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Next Start

January 8th
Spring 2024 Term