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Global Business Fundamentals Certificate


This certificate program will be offered soon.


Think Globally, Act Strategically

Position yourself as a leader in the global marketplace. The Global Business Fundamentals certificate prepares you to think and act confidently in today's interconnected marketplace by teaching you how international strategies, cultural forces, and supply-chain networks come together to move products and services across borders. Whether you aspire to work for a multinational company or launch your own global venture, this program gives you the tools to think big and act boldly.

Who Should Enroll?

Aspiring professionals, team players, and managers who values the potential and impact of a global marketplace and want to build their "global mindset". Open to students from all majors.

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Career-Ready Skills

  • Understand international strategies, cultural dynamics & global supply chains
  • Analyze global opportunities & manage cross-border risks
  • Coordinate logistics from factory to customer
  • Adapt plans for diverse markets & regulations
  • Read economic indicators & assess global trends
  • Design agile supply chains that balance cost & quality
  • Source materials responsibly & navigate international logistics
  • Communicate across cultures & regulatory environments

Program Structure

Required Courses

  • MGMT 3301: Management Theory and Practice
  • MGMT 4313: Supply Chain Strategy
  • MGMT 4353: International Business Management

Electives (Choose One)

  • MGMT 4326: Effective Negotiations
  • MGMT 4330: Sustainable Innovation Management
  • MGMT 4335: Global Sustainability & Competitive Advantage
  • MGMT 4371: Social Responsibility of Business

Career Paths

  • Global Sourcing Analyst
  • Logistics Analyst
  • Import–Export Coordinator
  • Supply Chain Planner
  • Business Development Associate

Spot global opportunities. Keep business moving.


Admission Requirements

Ready to submit your application to University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Business? Make sure you have what it takes as you begin the admissions process.

Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

  • Freshman Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority - July 15 
    Final - August 1 

  • Spring

    Priority - November 1
    Final - December 1 

  • Summer

    Priority - March 1
    Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1 

  • Transfer Deadlines
  • Spring 2026
    Priority - December 1
    Final - January 12 (Deadline Extended)
    Returning UHCL Students - January 12 (Deadline Extended)
  • Summer 2026
    Priority - May 1
    Summer I Final - May 20
    Summer II Final - June 26
  • Fall 2026
    Priority - August 1
    Final - August 10
    Returning UHCL Students - August 12
  • International Deadlines
  • Fall

    Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15

  • Spring

    Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15

  • Summer*

    Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester.

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL

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UHCL Online

Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611

Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.

Contact

  • Office of Admissions

    Phone: 281-283-2500
    Fax: 281-283-2522
    Email: admissions@uhcl.edu

    SSCB 1.101
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 13
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Office Hours:
    Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Monday & Wednesday: Virtual and in-person appointments available until 6 p.m.