Mini MBA Certificate Program

Boost your business acumen with UNO's five-session Mini MBA Certificate program. Our Mini MBA is comprehensive and application-based, delivering essential business knowledge and skills that professionals can apply immediately to advance their careers and impact their companies.

The Fall 2021 and the Spring 2022 program will be held in person in Mammel Hall with the option to attend virtually via Zoom. All sessions run on Thursdays from 8:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. with regular breaks and a lunch break from noon - 1 P.M.

Cost

$2,495 - fee includes tuition and course materials.

*Scholarships available for UNO/UNMC employees, UNO alumni, current/retired military, and non-profit professionals. Contact Melanie for more details - mdkrings@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2867.

Program Sessions

Highly experienced graduate faculty will teach interactive sessions on the following topics:

• Overseeing the Organization: Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership
• Innovation and Critical Thinking
• Strategic Marketing Management
• The Economics of Strategic Pricing
• Steering the Organization: Developing an Enterprise Strategy
• Leveraging Human Capital
• Managerial Accounting for Decision-Making
• Finance for the Non-Financial Executive
• Managing & Leading Teams to Drive Corporate Performance
• Achieving Effective Team Collaboration
• Feedback and Coaching for Long-Term Success

Takeaways

For you:

• Earn a non-credit certificate of completion and 3 continuing education units
• Learn how to apply key business topics to your own career through interactive classes
• Network with other Omaha-area professionals
• Meet professors experienced in their fields and skilled in coaching top-level executives

For your company:

• Retain high-potential employees
• Empower people to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective
• Apply proven, practical techniques to challenges
• Build a productive culture

Testimonials

"The Mini MBA at UNO was perfect for me. With three graduate degrees already, I was lacking essential training in the business aspects of how organizations function. The five days I spent with the outstanding faculty from the Executive MBA program at UNO were very valuable. They provided a solid foundation and broad background that gave me necessary skills to advance in my profession."

—Preston VanLoon, Ed.D., BCC, Spring '17 Mini MBA

"UNO’s Mini MBA program provides professionals the opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest research and developments in all areas of business. Participants are led by instructors who are award-winning, engaging, thought-provoking, and up-to-date in their area of expertise. I strongly recommend this program for anyone interested in knowing more about the fascinating world of business or simply desiring a refresher on their existing MBA."

—Craig Bence, VP/CIO, Spring '17 Mini MBA

"It was an amazing week, and I was so impressed. I will continue to tell everyone I know about the program and what a huge fan I am of the talented professors at UNO."

—Cheri Craig, Vice President, Fall '16 Mini MBA

Cancellation Policy

We understand that changes in plans or schedules may result in a participant not being able to attend the program as planned.

All withdrawal or deferral notifications must be sent in writing via email to mdkrings@unomaha.edu. A full refund may only be obtained if notification is received at least 7 days prior to the program start date. Due to program preparation and administration costs, any withdrawals or deferrals received less than 7 days prior to the program start date are subject to penalty fees as described below:

• More than 7 days’ notice: 100% Refund
• 6 to 3 days’ notice: 50% Refund OR 100% deferral to next program
• Less than 2 days’ notice: 0% Refund OR 50% deferral to next program

Deferrals: Participants may defer to a future program; transfers are valid only within one year of the original program start date. It is the responsibility of the participant to enroll in a course, at which time the balance will transfer. After one year, the balance is non-refundable.