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Certificates and Special Programs

The Foster School provides a range of opportunities for admitted Foster students to accent their educational experiences. Follow the links below to learn more about these programs.

Certification Programs

Certificate of International Studies in Business (CISB) is a rigorous, integrative academic supplement to the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Through study abroad, foreign language immersion and area studies coursework, CISB students are equipped to meet the challenges facing business leaders in today’s global economy.

Sales Certificate Program provides students with the knowledge and real-world experience necessary to be successful in sales. This nationally ranked program teaches students how to sell, manage and lead.

Foster Leadership Academy is a non-academic certification program partnering with UW Athletics that is focused on Authentic Leadership. Upon completion, each student will receive a certificate, a professional Foster branded gift, and a valuable experience for your resume.

Enhance Your Business Education

The Foster Honors program is designed to provide unique opportunities for a small group of students with an exceptional academic record and a desire to expand and intensify the academic experience provided through the Business Administration degree.

Lavin Entrepreneurship Program combines hands-on learning and coursework to give students the experience, skills, and know-how to succeed in their future business ventures. Students apply to the program as freshmen. The Lavin Program is offered by the Arthur W. Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship at the Foster School.

The Hovind Global Leaders Program is a cohort-based experience to advance the next generation of inclusive, global leaders. This academic-year-long program includes weekly seminars, mentorship, and a fully funded spring-break global immersion.

Foster Study Abroad options offer the opportunity to expand your business education while earning credits abroad. Gain the international perspective required to do business in today’s global economy. 

Exclusive online certification programs are available for admitted Foster students. Complete Foster Excel for Business and Foster R for Business at your own pace to master these skills and earn a digital credential badge for LinkedIn.

Not a Foster student, but want to get involved?

Our Foster community is not limited to admitted Foster students. There are many opportunities open to prospective Foster students, high school students, community college students, and non-business majors to engage with their peers and participate in activities, organizations and programs within Foster. Click the buttons below to learn more.

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