Learn on your own terms
We know learners take different paths to sharpen their business acumen. Our online graduate-level programs work together so learners can achieve their educational goals.
What is Stackability?
You can complete a course and then apply that credit toward a certificate or degree. Or you can start with a certificate and stack that into a degree.
Why is Stackability important?
Your time and money are valuable assets, and we want to ensure you're making the most of both. Stackability means you won't need to retake courses you've already completed or pay unnecessary tuition.
How stackable education works
Complete a for-credit course
Whether you're looking for a new skill or to kick-start a long-term education journey, it all starts with one course.
Stack a course into a certificate
Combine courses along the way to achieve certification and accelerate success in your chosen field.
Continue stacking to earn a degree
Advance your education further and earn a Master's degree by following our flexible programs, like the online MBA, through to the end.
Big or bite-sized educational opportunities
Earning a graduate degree isn’t for everyone. On top of courses and certificates — which are offered as for-credit and non-credit options — Gies offers learners a host of micro-credentials which teach in-demand skills like business analytics and leadership.
What Our Students Say
I started with a few MOOCs on Coursera, which led me to earn a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management. Those courses stacked directly into the iMSM, allowing me to build on what I’d already completed. Now, I’m even considering stacking further into the iMBA — proof of how flexible and valuable the Gies Online pathway can be.
Steve Reeves
MBA '24
Find your best fit
We offer a range of starting points and paths to fit your life and support your goals. Reach out if you'd like help determining what's best for you.