Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2026
- Apply anytime.
International students are advised to begin the admission process as early as possible.
Language
English
Credits
21 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Irvine, United States
Disciplines
Business Administration
Overview
Students of the Doctoral Certificate in Business Administration from Westcliff University will consider such critical business factors as strategic planning, financial threat, innovative decision making and motivational leadership to underpin organizational success.
Programme Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a business challenge and provide justification for a proposed solution.
- Evaluate organizational communication styles and efficacy for success.
- Create a culture of open communication and creative solutions to address internal and external opportunities and threats.
- Identify key employees for strategic and communication roles.
- Design organizational opportunities that invite stakeholder input and creativity.
- Analyze the financial risk to the organization and propose fully justified solutions.
- Prioritize organizational challenges and identify personnel to address.
- Create a human resource plan that identifies the differences in communication and rewards preferences across departments.
- Compare the leadership styles of the organization to the leadership preferences of its teams.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Marketing Strategy & Consumer Behavior
- Business in a Global Economy
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Marketing and Sales
- Purchasing and Human Resources
- Creativity and Organizational Culture
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 2.5
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
A master's degree with:
- A minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA is required
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 25,561 AUD / full (≈ 18,396 USD / full)
- Out-of-State: 25,561 AUD / full (≈ 18,396 USD / full)
- Domestic (In-State): 25,561 AUD / full (≈ 18,396 USD / full)
Online tuition fees per credit: $800
Living costs
Irvine, United States: 2,168-3,592 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.