A firm business foundation
6-9 months
6726417
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a broad understanding of financial concepts and tools.
- Demonstrate effective organizational communication.
- Apply proficiency fundamentals of administrative roles including human resources, financial responsibilities, public relations, and project management.
Courses
Program Requirements
Total: 4 courses/minimum 6.5 units
- 2 core courses (3 units)
- 2 elective credit courses (3.5¨C5 units)
- End with review of specialization completion.
1. Required Course(s): Two Required
BUSM.X403
$600
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Feb. 6 - Feb. 27, Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
BUSM.X403.(32)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 02-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Professional Credit
HRCI(R)---PHR(R), SPHR(R) and GPHR(R) general recertification credit: 13 hours.
SHRM-CP(R) or SHRM-SCP(R) 13 PDCs.
Required Tools & Materials:
Powerpoint presentation handouts - soft copy or printed (Provided in Canvas under "Files")
Use of Excel (Preferred) or Google Sheets
Winter
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Winter
2. Electives: Two Required
PPMT.X425
$900
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
May. 16 - Jun. 13, Saturday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
PPMT.X425.(5)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 05-16-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 05-30-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 06-06-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Sat, 06-13-2026 | 8:30am | 4:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
No meeting on May 23, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
Required Textbook: The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, 6th edition, Eric Verzuh, John Wiley & Sons, 2021, ISBN 978-1119700760 (paperback).
Spring
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Fall
MKTG.X407
$750
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Apr. 15 - May. 20, Wednesday, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
MKTG.X407.(16)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 04-15-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 04-22-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 04-29-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 05-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience.
Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop / tablet to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Spring
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Winter
3. Completion Review:
O-CE0507
$50
You may enroll in this offering at any time.
Schedule
Please enroll in the Specialization for Administrative Professionals Completion Fee only after all of the specialization requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.
Instructors
Co-Chair
Dianne Conry
Consultant, Kranz & Associates | Program Chair | Instructor
DIANNE V. CONRY, M.S., CPA, is a consultant with Kranz & Associates and has more than 30 years of accounting experience both in public accounting and in private industry. She has been teaching with °®¶¹´«Ã½ Silicon Valley Extension since 1996, served many years as chair of the former Accounting certificate program, and currently serves as co-chair of the Business Administration certificate program.
Co-chair
Reynold H Lewke
Startup CEO Coach and Recruiter | Career and Ironman Coach
REYNOLD LEWKE, M.S., M.B.A, LLB, a corporate attorney, litigator, author and business advisor, runs his own strategic talent management consulting and executive search firm. He has worked with startups and global Fortune 100 companies integrating engineering, business and legal perspectives. He offers actionable insights into issues ranging from domestic and international contracts to products liability, technology, human resources, and construction. Reynold, a certified personal trainer and Ironman coach with more than 22 Ironman distance races behind him, also offers career coaching services for professionals and fitness and personal training services. He has served as chair or co-chair of the Business Administration certificate program since 2020.
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