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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Professional Certificate in Applied Business Studies
Where Business Knowledge Meets Real-World Success
If you are seeking to expand your knowledge of business concepts, practices, and terminology, SoPA’s Business Professional Certificate in Applied Business Studies is for you. This 18-credit certificate provides the analytical and practical skills that will help you to operate your business profitably, ethically, and successfully.
Applied Business Studies Certificate Requirements
Expert Faculty
Our faculty are experts who practice what they teach. By day, our professors are leaders in banking and finance, the legal industry, small business administration, human resources, and the hospitality industry. They bring their daily experience to the classroom to ensure you are learning real-world professional skills to further your career.
Faculty Feature
Ambika Prasad, Ph.D.
Associate Director & Professor of Practice, Business & Leadership Studies
Dr. Prasad’s research focuses on the social aspects of workplace dynamics and the role of information technologies in organizations. Specifically, her work explores workplace stereotyping, stereotype threat, and virtual teams. Passionate about organizational effectiveness, she conducts pro bono workshops and speaks on related topics.
Areas of expertise:
- Human Resource Management
- Leadership
- Organizational Behavior
- Workplace Diversity
"The School of Professional Advancement not only paved the foundation for my educational journey, but provided me with real world experiences to prepare me for my future career endeavors."
A Career in Applied Business
Earning a degree or certificate through Tulane SoPA’s Business and Leadership Studies Program prepares you to target key areas needed to manage a business entity. Our programs cover everything from marketing to client relationship development, which can help you succeed in management or other leadership roles. These courses will not satisfy requirements toward majors in Tulane's School of Liberal Arts or the A.B. Freeman School of Business.
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