The Business Administration Primer, Advanced Certificate introduces you to key business fundamentals, including accounting, economics, finance, statistics, and management, even if you don’t have a background in business. You can transition to New York Tech’s M.B.A. program or pursue additional advanced certificates in analytics, finance, or managerial leadership.
Why Earn a Business Administration Primer, Advanced Certificate at New York Tech?
Gain a broad understanding of business fundamentals, while gaining M.B.A.-level knowledge and leadership skills. This nine-credit advanced certificate program includes courses in accounting fundamentals, principles of economics, financial management function, information technology and management information systems, descriptive and inferential business statistics concepts, and production and operations management.
The Business Administration Primer certificate is part of our stackable Business Administration Essentials Advanced Certificate program, which also includes advanced certificates in analytics, managerial leadership, and finance. Each certificate is seamlessly integrated into our AACSB-accredited M.B.A. curriculum.
Enroll in the certificate program that aligns with your career aspirations or progress through all four certificates to earn your M.B.A. at your own pace.
Upon completing the Business Administration Primer, Advanced Certificate program, you will be able to:
Develop and implement strategies based on an organization’s financial status.
Evaluate financial data to identify needs, projects, and opportunities.
Plan, control, and budget for organizational projects, ensuring resource optimization to achieve goals.
Learn where a Business Administration Primer, Advanced Certificate from New York Tech can take you. Complete the form to start the conversation.
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What You’ll Learn
Improve your earning potential, expand your professional network, and position yourself for success with this introduction to business fundamentals, including accounting, economics, finance, statistics, and management.
Hone critical skills, boost your earnings potential, and expand your network as you position yourself for success with this advanced certificate program. Apply this stackable certificate toward earning your M.B.A.
Expand your professional network, position yourself for success, and improve your earning potential with this introduction to the fundamentals of operating in the business world. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed for strategic planning and leadership. Apply this stackable certificate toward earning your M.B.A.
You’ll position yourself for success by mastering crucial finance concepts. Learn statement analysis, financial problem-solving, and outcome evaluation to excel in the financial realm. Use this stackable certificate toward earning your M.B.A.
Take your career to the next level by gaining hands-on professional experience in the AACSB-accredited Master of Business Administration program. Study in global business centers around the world and learn from top industry executives.
Learn how to use business analytics tools such as Python, SQL, Tableau, spreadsheets, and more. Credits and courses can also be applied toward earning your M.B.A.
Gain a competitive edge and get the STEM knowledge, competencies, and skills you’ll need to market your product or service—or launch a career in marketing. Credits and courses can also be applied to earning your M.B.A.
Stats & Rankings
#15
Regional Universities (North)
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
BEST
Program of Distinction: Business
2023–2024 Colleges of Distinction
Top 13%
U.S. colleges for salary potential, based on alumni’s mid-career earnings
Payscale.com
Career & Salary Outlook
Job Growth
Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032 (BLS).
Approximately 92,900 openings for management analysts are projected each year, on average, over the next decade (BLS).
Career Options
Business Analyst
Controller
Financial Consultant
Market Research Analyst
Operations Manager
Project Manager
Salary Projections
The median annual salary for management analysts was $99,410 in May 2023, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $172,280 (BLS).
Program Details
Learn more about the Business Administration Primer, Advanced Certificate program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
Those interested in enrolling in an advanced certificate program must apply through the graduate admissions office and must (a) hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university and (b) show evidence of prerequisite competency in the certificate area either through completion of relevant undergraduate courses or through appropriate life experience. The latter is established through standard university procedures (portfolio, examination).
Applicants will be notified in writing of their acceptance to or rejection from the program.
I love studying management and working on technical projects … My pursuit of an M.B.A. has enabled me to bridge the gap between technology and business, giving me a unique perspective regarding my work in technology.
Start enhancing your business acumen today with the Business Administration Primer, Advanced Certificate and pave the way for your professional success.
