Advance your career

Graduate learning for every career stage

Simon’s non-degree programs deliver graduate-level learning designed to build in-demand skills without the commitment of a full degree. Choose the path that fits your goals—advance your career, explore a new field, or prepare for future study.

Graduate certificates require a bachelor's degree to apply.

Marketing Strategy MSMA

Graduate Certificates

Rapid changes in health care demand strong business and management skills. Cultivate targeted knowledge in Finance, Strategy & Marketing, or Analytics and AI.
 

What is it?  Three seven-week courses (7.5 credits total) with a flexible structure that can be completed individually or stacked toward select Simon degree programs (separate application and admission required). 

Who should enroll? Working professionals who want to test graduate study, advance in their job or explore new opportunities—while gaining actionable skills, collaborating on projects, and learning from Simon faculty. 

Employer tuition benefits are accepted.
 

Data Science Simon MSBA

Open Courses

Develop your skills in graduate-level courses alongside degree-seeking students, gaining knowledge from expert faculty you can apply immediately.

What is it? A flexible, non-degree program to grow professionally and earn academic credit that can later apply toward a Simon degree or certificate. 

Who should enroll? Working professionals seeking new insights to grow in their current role or explore new directions—without committing to a full program—while strengthening their résumé.

Employer tuition benefits are accepted.

Simon Embrace

Micro-credentials

Aquire immediately applicable expertise in areas like AI, pricing, and leadership online or in person—through flexible, low-commitment learning that fits your schedule.

What is it? Micro-credentials are short, focused mini-courses that build practical, in-demand skills in just three sessions. Each course earns 0.5 credits and explores current topics—such as AI, policy, or digital strategy. 

Who should enroll? Working professionals and busy learners looking to advance in their current role or explore new career paths while earning a credential that demonstrates their ability to tackle real-world challenges.

Course Cost: $1,000 (URochester alumni receive a $150 discount)

Employer tuition benefits are accepted.

AI certificate

Online Graduate Certificate in AI in Business

Designed for professionals seeking to deepen their business acumen with AI at the forefront, this program teaches how to integrate generative AI into business workflows to enhance productivity and leverage AI tools for value creation. Choose your path based on your programming experience and career goals—from foundational Python to strategic AI leadership. Complete your certificate in as little as two semesters.

Certificate Overview
Pathway 1: AI Strategy and Decision-Making
Pathway 2: Python & Applied AI
Pathway 3: Generative AI Using Python

Explore our Non-degree course options

Program Name Program Type and Term
Graduate Certificate in Health Care in Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificates, Fall B (Oct-Dec)
Graduate Certificate in Health Care in Finance Graduate Certificates, Fall A (Aug-Oct)
Graduate Certificate in Health Care in Strategy and Marketing Graduate Certificates, Fall B (Oct-Dec)
Online Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Business Graduate Certificates, Fall A (Aug-Oct)
Everwonder AI

Applying Generative AI in Your Everyday Work

Join Simon Business School faculty member Dan Keating for a practical virtual session exploring how generative AI can be applied in your everyday work.

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