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Graduate Certificate in Digital Innovation in Global Business

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Lead Digital Transformation in a Globally Connected Business Environment

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Innovation in Global Business develops leaders who can drive digital innovation across diverse global markets. Students gain expertise in data-driven decision-making, international economic strategy, and digital technologies, while exploring the cultural and strategic complexities of operating in a global context. The program prepares professionals to lead transformation initiatives that are both technologically advanced and globally informed.

This program is stackable within the Online MBA and Master of Science in Business Data Science & Analytics programs. This means that 100% of the credits earned in the Digital Innovation in Global Business Graduate Certificate program can be applied toward either of these graduate degree programs.

Online
At your own pace, asynchronous courses
9 Credits
Complete 5 program courses
Stackable
Apply certificate credits to an Online MBA or M.S. in Business Data Science & Analytics

Build Expertise at the Intersection of Technology, Data, and Global Strategy

  • Digital Transformation & Innovation
    Explore how emerging technologies, enterprise systems, and digital platforms drive organizational agility, innovation, and competitive advantage. 
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
    Develop the ability to leverage data science, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, and visualization tools to support strategic decisions.
  • Global Business & Economic Strategy
    Apply economic principles and international business frameworks to evaluate opportunities, risks, and market conditions across global environments.
  • Cross-Cultural Leadership & International Growth
    Understand the cultural, operational, and strategic considerations that influence business success in international markets.

Curriculum for the Graduate Certificate in Digital Innovation in Global Business (9 Credits)

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Innovation in Global Business is available online. Students must complete 9 credits as specified below. 

1. Complete the following 4 courses (6 credits):

  • PIM 813: Digital Transformation

    Total Credits: 1.5 

    Examines information systems as strategic drivers of digital transformation and competitive advantage. Topics include AI, platforms, implementation, and governance of enterprise systems. Emphasis is on applying insights directly to participants’ organizations to enhance value, agility, and innovation while managing risk.

  • PIM 821: Applied Economics for Strategic Decision Making

    Total Credits: 1.5

    Integrates microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts for business decision making. Apply theories of demand, supply, costs, pricing, and market structures to optimize resources and achieve goals like profit maximization. Employ tools to analyze how variables such as GDP, inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates evolve during expansions and recessions, shaping business conditions.

  • PIM 851: Data-driven Decision Making

    Total Credits: 1.5

    Prepares participants to harness data science, AI, and business intelligence for strategic advantage. Covers predictive modeling, machine learning, data visualization and storytelling, with applications across various business functions. Emphasis is on interpreting insights and applying them to real-world decisions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

  • PIM 872: International Strategies

    Total Credits: 1.5 

    International, comparative, and cross-cultural perspectives in business. Markets and implications for managers. Global opportunity assessment, currency risk, and operational considerations.

2. Complete 3 additional credits from approved coursework focused on digital transformation in global organizations. Students may select the following course or other courses approved by the program director:

  • PIM 874: The Global Marketplace

    Total Credits: 3

    Commercial, economic, cultural, and political aspects of global environments. Exposure to leading executives and government representatives of international corporations, organizations and countries. Develop a comparative framework for competitive strategy in a multi-country context and a deeper understanding of cultural nuances through classroom and international/offsite experiences with global organizations.

Admissions

Admissions Criteria

To be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Digital Innovation in Global Business, an applicant must:

  1. Be employed in a managerial position with work experience that will enhance contributions to the team and the program, and/or have demonstrated potential for career advancement and leadership in the public or private sector.
  2. Be recommended for acceptance into the program by two or more professional colleagues.
  3. Have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized educational institution or equivalent academic credential. The educational institution, academic program, and academic record are considered.
  4. Have personal attributes such as demonstrated management potential and maturity, leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and a drive to succeed.
  5. Successfully complete an interview/evaluation, articulating professional goals and how the program will contribute to personal success.

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Tuition

Tuition for the Digital Innovation in Global Business Graduate Certificate online program is billed at $1,500 per credit-hour, whether you are an in-state or out-of-state student.  

Additional course-related expenses for reading materials or software licenses may be incurred. 

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