Executive Education
Business Academy
This program is designed for undergraduate learners outside the W. P. Carey School of Business who want to build a strong foundation in business while pursuing a non-business major. This modality develops essential business language, frameworks, and analytical skills — preparing learners to stand out across a wide range of industries and career paths.
Learners can build their experience by selecting individual courses based on their interests, schedule, and career goals. To support this flexibility, courses are also organized into recommended groupings. These groupings highlight key knowledge areas and serve as a guide for learners exploring a specific topic.
Learners may choose to follow a suggested grouping for a more structured experience or select individual courses across areas to create a personalized path — no prior business experience is required. Learners will receive a digital badge for each course they successfully complete.
Program details
Strengthen your understanding of business and gain a competitive edge in your career. Individuals who complete this program will build essential business skills, earn a digital credential, and prepare for a variety of professional roles. There are five specialized topic sequences available, each including a series of three relevant business courses.
Upcoming dates
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Location
Online
(live and self-paced components)
Agenda
Varies by course
Cost
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Who is this program for?
This online, self-paced program is for undergraduate students and recent graduates outside the W. P. Carey School of Business who want to complement their major with essential business knowledge. It’s ideal for students in fields such as engineering, liberal arts, science, design, or health who plan to:
- Launch or manage a business or organization
- Work in roles that require business collaboration or leadership
- Strengthen their career readiness
What will I learn?
Students gain practical insight into how businesses operate and succeed, from leadership and teamwork to supply chain, accounting, and innovation.
- Understand key business principles across leadership, operations, and finance
- Learn how organizations gain and sustain competitive advantage
- Strengthen communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Gain business fluency to complement any academic major
Course options
Learners may enroll in any of the following individual courses of interest and may have the opportunity to transfer completed coursework toward a W. P. Carey master’s degree. A maximum of four courses (up to 12 credit hours) completed prior to admission to a W. P. Carey graduate program may be eligible for credit transfer, though some exceptions apply (please see the full list for details). Below, you will find these learning themes, which outline key knowledge areas and can be used as a guide when selecting courses. Click on the individual links to proceed with registration.
AI and Strategic Business Foundations
- Artificial Intelligence in Business
(CIS 565) - Sources of Competitive Advantage
(MGT 588) - Financial Accounting
(*credit transfer non applicable)
Operations and Leadership in Supply Chain
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
(SCM 502) - Sources of Competitive Advantage
(MGT 588) - Leadership and Teamwork
(MGT 525)
Strategic Procurement and Team Leadership
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
(SCM 502) - Strategic Procurement
(SCM 520) - Leadership and Teamwork
(MGT 525)
Organizational Dynamics and Supply Chain Leadership (Logistics Focus)
- Leveraging Workplace Dynamics for Organizational Impact
(MGT 502) - Sources of Competitive Advantage
(MGT 588) - Logistics in Supply Chain
(SCM 541)
Organizational Dynamics and Supply Chain Leadership (Negotiation Focus)
- Leveraging Workplace Dynamics for Organizational Impact
(MGT 502) - Sources of Competitive Advantage
(MGT 588) - Supply Chain Management and Negotiations
(SCM 521)
Faculty
Courses in this professional certificate program are taught by W. P. Carey School of Business faculty, bringing top-tier teaching and applied business expertise to undergraduate students from across Arizona State University.
Contact W. P. Carey Executive Education
Transform your career with business education for the new economy. Complete this form to start a conversation with the W. P. Carey Executive Education team. We are happy to answer any questions as you explore our offerings and prepare to attend. You can also email us at [email protected] for more information.