Advance with a Certificate
The Jindal School of Management offers certificates through its master’s degree programs, executive education programs and centers and institutes. Certificates are available in two formats: Academic and Professional (non-credit). Students with a university degree may pursue academic certificates for academic credit, and students with or without a college degree may pursue non-credit professional certificates.
Below is a complete list of all Jindal School certificates — both Academic and Professional — sorted by discipline. For more information about a particular certificate, including admission requirements and how to apply, please visit its dedicated web page below.
Academic Certificates
Professional Certificates (non-credit)
Certificate Formats
JSOM Academic Certificates
Academic certificate programs at the Jindal School of Management provide focused knowledge in specific areas of interest. Students can earn academic credits in these programs that can be transferred to degree programs. In addition, academic certificate applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree and meet The University of Texas at Dallas graduate school requirements.
Academic certificates not earned through Executive Education have an admission process similar to graduate programs. Learn more about admission, application, deadlines and more by visiting the JSOM Academic Certificates page.
JSOM Professional Certificates
Professional certificate programs provide an avenue for the working professional to get up-to-date knowledge on cutting-edge topics that are in demand in the current work environment. Academic credit cannot be earned by pursuing professional certificates. Professional certificate applicants need not have a university degree but must meet program-specific admission requirements.
| Key Differences | Academic | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Credit Earned? | Yes | No |
| Bachelor’s Degree Required? | Yes | No |
| Apply to UT Dallas as New Student? | Yes | No |