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Graduate Certificate in Business

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Pursue your passion in the arts, sciences or engineering, while building your credentials in global business. The Graduate Certificate in Business program at The Fletcher School pairs with your undergraduate education at Tufts, at no extra cost, to equip you with the fundamental business skills that will help you stand out in any career.

Reach out to fletcheradmissions@tufts.edu to learn more.

Why Pursue the Business Certificate?

  • Master business basics: Build a foundation in strategic management, finance, accounting, marketing, supply chain management and leadership.
  • Jumpstart your career: Fletcher’s Office of Professional Development boasts the highest six-month job placement rate among its peers at 96%. Access dedicated career services events designed to support your professional goals.
  • Develop a global mindset: Integrate international relations and business principles, giving you the tools to stand out as you navigate and influence the borderless nature of business.
  • Amplify your degree: Align your courses with your career goals — whether in the arts, biology or economics — to gain expertise for your unique path.
  • Explore bold ideas: Apply to join Fletcher’s Institute for Business in the Global Context, influencing decision-making worldwide as a research associate.

Join a dynamic community of global business leaders.

When you study at Fletcher, you join a cohort of business leaders and policy makers, ambitious thinkers and changemakers who have cultivated international perspectives to advance their careers. 

Frequently asked questions

  • Tufts undergraduate juniors and seniors who are interested in cultivating a business background before graduating.

    Not yet a junior? Reach out to our admissions team to learn more, and we’ll keep you updated on developments as you become eligible to apply.

  • The Business Certificate is comprised of Fletcher core courses and electives. Electives can be chosen from a selection at Fletcher or AS&E, including corporate sustainability, leadership, NGO management, global investment and more.

    Core Course Options

    • Corporate Finance
    • Strategic Management
    • Financial Statement Management
    • Marketing Management
    • Supply Chains in Global Companies

  • Yes – the business certificate credits could count towards your total credits needed to graduate.

  • Yes – this program is covered by your undergraduate tuition at no extra cost.

  • All prospective students should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and A&S students must have also completed their Tufts mathematics and writing distributions.

  • Successful students will become top candidates for Fletcher’s master’s programs and those admitted who submit a scholarship application are guaranteed a minimum scholarship of $10,000.

  • You can start classes as early as this fall, or in spring 2026.

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