Online Graduate Certificates & Diplomas
June 24, 2023 2026-09-26 8:23Online Graduate Certificates & Diplomas
Online Graduate Certificates & Diplomas
Graduate certificates and diplomas offer focused postgraduate study for students and professionals who want to develop specialized knowledge without committing immediately to a full master’s degree. They provide a flexible way to deepen expertise in a specific area, build on previous study, or prepare for further graduate education.
Online options are available in TESOL, International Business, and Sustainable Management, with certificate and diploma pathways offering different levels of depth and commitment. Students can choose a shorter, concentrated credential or pursue broader graduate-level study through a diploma.
Explore Our Graduate Certificates & Diplomas
Akio Morita School of Business
Graduate Certificate in International Business
Build focused knowledge of international business, global markets, and management.
- Duration
- About 18 weeks, in six-week courses
- Tuition
- $4,500 · $1,125 per course
- Next start
- Every six weeks
- Format
- Two 90-minute live seminars per course
- Credits
- 9 units
- Structure
- Three courses, studied one at a time
Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management
Explore sustainability, responsible business, and contemporary management practice.
- Duration
- About 18 weeks, in six-week courses
- Tuition
- $4,350 · $1,125 per course
- Next start
- Every six weeks
- Format
- Two 90-minute live seminars per course
- Credits
- 9 units
- Structure
- Three courses, studied one at a time
Graduate School of Education
Graduate Certificate in TESOL
Develop focused knowledge of language teaching, TESOL methodology, and classroom practice.
- Duration
- About 20 weeks, in nine-week courses
- Tuition
- $4,675 · $2,000 per course
- Next start
- Every 10 weeks
- Format
- Weekly 90-minute live webcam class
- Credits
- 8 units
- Structure
- Two courses, studied one at a time
Akio Morita School of Business
Graduate Diploma in International Business
Deepen your understanding of international business, global markets, and management.
- Duration
- About 9 months, in six-week courses
- Tuition
- $8,475 · $1,125 per course
- Next start
- Every six weeks
- Format
- Two 90-minute live seminars per course
- Credits
- 18 units
- Structure
- Six courses, studied one at a time
Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute
Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management
Build deeper knowledge of sustainability, responsible business, and organizational practice.
- Duration
- About 9 months, in six-week courses
- Tuition
- $8,525 · $1,125 per course
- Next start
- Every six weeks
- Format
- Two 90-minute live seminars per course
- Credits
- 18 units
- Structure
- Six courses, studied one at a time
Graduate School of Education
Graduate Diploma in TESOL
Advance your knowledge of English language teaching through extended graduate-level study.
- Duration
- About 60 weeks, in nine-week courses
- Tuition
- $13,675 · $2,000 per course
- Next start
- Every 10 weeks
- Format
- Weekly 90-minute live webcam class
- Credits
- 24 units
- Structure
- Six courses, studied one at a time
Compare Graduate Certificates & Diplomas
See graduate certificate and diploma programs side by side and find the option that best matches your goals.
| Program | Level | Duration | Credits | Entry requirement | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in International Business | Graduate Certificate | About 18 weeks | 9 units | A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution | $4,500 |
| Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management | Graduate Certificate | About 18 weeks | 9 units | A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution | $4,350 |
| Graduate Certificate in TESOL | Graduate Certificate | About 20 weeks | 8 units | A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution | $4,675 |
| Graduate Diploma in International Business | Graduate Diploma | About 9 months | 18 units | A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution | $8,475 |
| Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management | Graduate Diploma | About 9 months | 18 units | A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution | $8,525 |
| Graduate Diploma in TESOL | Graduate Diploma | About 60 weeks | 24 units | A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution | $13,675 |
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