Graduate Programs Office:
Niki Jannitto
Senior Assistant Director
Online Graduate Programs
(401) 232-6076
Next Application Deadline
Summer 2026 Start Term
At a Glance
Location and Start Terms:
- Online, asynchronous
- 5 yearly start terms
Duration:
- 6-9 months
- 10-week courses
Commitment:
- 4 courses (12 credits)
- 1-credit orientation course
- $2,331 per 3-credit course
Become an Effective Leader
Cultivate your management and leadership skills with Bryant University’s Mini-MBA Graduate Certificate. Our AACSB-accredited program will help you accelerate your career and grow into an innovative leader for today’s global economy. Whether you’re a manager looking to upskill or starting down a new career path, ˿Ƶ top-ranked curriculum will prepare you for success — without the commitment of a full MBA program.
This self-paced, asynchronous program includes four courses from our nationally recognized Online MBA — ranked No. 33 Best Online MBA program by U.S. News & World Report — and can be completed in as little as six months. With five different start terms throughout the year, you have the flexibility to design a course schedule that works best for you. You’ll also get a taste for ˿Ƶ personalized experience and take classes with Online MBA students for a more enriching learning environment.
Our Value
Flexible
Fully online with occasional Zoom classes, you’ll benefit from personalized faculty support, peer interaction, and real-world application so you stay connected while advancing your career.
Transferable
Course credits are fully transferable to the Online MBA program pending a grade of “B” or higher.
Supportive
Small classes and supportive faculty help tailor your experiences to your career aspirations. You’ll also have a designated student success advisor throughout the program.
Network
Connect with ˿Ƶ vast professional network of acclaimed professors and alumni across major corporations.
Curriculum
The Mini-MBA Graduate Certificate consists of four courses from our top-ranked Online MBA plus Strategies for Success, a required orientation course before the start of the program. Sample courses include:
Managerial Economics Data Analysis
MBAO 551
Principles of Management
MBAO 552
Global Business
MBAO 559
Organizational and Strategic Leadership
MBAO 560
Benefits of Online Learning
- Start the program when you’re ready.
Choose from five different start terms throughout the year in January, March, May, August, and October. There’s no need to wait until the fall semester to begin.
- Move at your own pace.
Our 10-week courses offer you plenty of flexibility. Enroll in one or two classes at a time, or take a pause between sessions when your life gets busy.
- Balance school with your personal and professional life.
The program’s asynchronous structure allows you to take classes on your schedule, so you can balance your studies with your other commitments.
- Receive dedicated learning support.
Our “Strategies for Success” orientation course will make sure you’re prepared for online learning, and our faculty members are readily available to answer your questions. You’ll also have a community of fellow students to lean on throughout your experience.