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Take Your Company — and
Your Career — to New Heights
of Success!

Earn Your Master Certificate and Advanced Specialized Certificates Online
Qualified business professionals and leaders are in high demand in virtually every industry around the globe, creating unprecedented career advancement potential. Get the in-depth knowledge and practical skills you need to capitalize on these opportunities with a master certificate or advanced specialized certificate from the University of San Francisco (USF). Whether you’re an employee, an executive or an entrepreneur, these cutting-edge online programs from USF’s School of Business and Management will give you the tools you need to propel your company — and your career — to new heights of success.

Master Certificate Programs
Choose from three of today’s hottest business disciplines and earn your Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Sales and Sales Management, or Internet Marketing. USF’s online programs consist of three eight-week certificate courses, each building on the last in a step-by-step progression.

Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Functional Perspective of Supply Chain Management
Tactical Implementation of Supply Chain Management
Strategic Best Practices of Supply Chain Management

Master Certificate in Sales and Sales Management
Expert Selling
Transitioning to Sales Management
Expert Sales Management

Master Certificate in Internet Marketing
Integrated Online Strategies
Search Engine Marketing & Usability
Advanced Interactive Marketing & Measurement

Each program provides you with new skills you can apply immediately on the job and a new credential that will enable you to advance further and faster in your career. Students who complete all three courses in a program will receive a Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Master Certificate in Sales and Sales Management, or Master Certificate in Internet Marketing.

Earning a master certificate demonstrates a solid understanding of core business and leadership skills and illustrates your career dedication to your superiors and peers. Once you’ve completed your Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management or Internet Marketing, expand your expertise and increase your professional worth by earning advanced specialized certificates.

Advanced Specialized Certificates
While USF’s master certificates are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of a given discipline, advanced specialized certificates provide a more intensive exploration of a specific topic, tool or methodology within that discipline. Each advanced specialized certificate consists of a single eight-week course.

Advanced Specialized Certificates in Supply Chain Management
Green Supply Chain Management
Lean Supply Chain Management

Advanced Specialized Certificates in Internet Marketing
Advanced Web Analytics
Advanced Social Media

There are no prerequisites to an advanced specialized certificate course; however, most students will find it helpful to have some familiarity with core concepts and tools related to the area of study, either through professional experience or completion of a related master certificate program.

When you earn advanced specialized certificates in conjunction with a master certificate, you’ll be recognized as an expert in your field – and you’ll garner the respect and rewards that come with that status.

About the University of
San Francisco

Acclaimed as one of America’s best universities by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, the University of San Francisco has earned a reputation for excellence that dates back to its founding in 1855. It was established as San Francisco’s first institution of higher education and has grown to become the city’s largest independent university campus, covering 55 acres on a hilltop near Golden Gate Park. USF is home to more than 8,500 students representing virtually every state and more than 65 foreign countries. It is committed to becoming internationally recognized as a premier Jesuit Catholic, urban university with a global perspective and a mission of educating leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world.

The university’s certificate programs are offered online through its School of Business and Management, which includes the Masagung Graduate School of Management and the McLaren Undergraduate College of Business.

The University of San Francisco is accredited by:

  • The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
  • The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), which is the premier accrediting body for business schools



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Who Should Register

Anyone hoping to break into or advance within supply chain management, sales and sales management, or Internet marketing

Planning, procurement, manufacturing and logistics specialists who want to fine-tune their supply chain skills

Managers seeking new tools and tactics to optimize their company’s supply chain

Sales professionals who want to increase their close rates and income

New sales managers who want to develop their leadership skills

Experienced sales managers looking for new ways to inspire and motivate their teams

Professionals in traditional or interactive marketing agencies who aspire to become proficient in all aspects of Internet marketing

Professionals in corporate marketing departments who wish to expand and enhance their online marketing efforts

Internet entrepreneurs seeking to take full advantage of e-commerce opportunities


What Students Are Saying

“I’ve had a rewarding online educational experience with University Alliance and the University of San Francisco. … I really enjoyed the recorded lessons, and appreciated being able to pause and rewind them. The weekly online live sessions were also very informative. The instructor gave real-life scenarios and allowed time for discussion, questions and answers. This has been a very positive experience, and I will definitely refer my colleagues to these online courses.”

Denise Crump, Warren, MI


Program Schedule

All classes begin the 1st of each month.


Special Distinctions

U.S. News & World Report
- Acclaimed as one of “America’s Best Colleges”
- Ranked among the top national universities for Student Diversity and International Student Enrollment

The Princeton Review
- Recognized as one of the nation’s “Best 371 Colleges”
- Named a “Best Western College”

The Aspen Institute
Center for Business Education

- Featured in the “Global 100” ranking, which spotlights MBA programs that integrate social and environmental stewardship issues into their curricula and research