Prerequisites

Candidates must hold an MBA from an AACSB-accredited program, be enrolled in an accredited MBA program, or possess equivalent multi-disciplinary business experience.

Certification Requirements

Professionals interested in becoming a Certified Business Architect (CBA)® must complete the three (3) required courses, in sequence, and pass the comprehensive Certified Business Architect Registration Examination.

The courses are intended to educate the student in the work of the business architect, and the exam to verify that they have understood the foundation concepts.

Length of Time to Complete

Most candidates will complete the courses and exam in less than one year. 

Getting Started

Accredited courses are currently being offered through DePaul University's MBA and Continuing Education programs. We expect to expand the program online and to other universities soon.

Click on an upcoming course cycle under the "Certification" section of the BAA™ homepage to get started.

For more information, please contact:

Paul Arthur Bodine,
Educational Services Chair
pbodine1998@alum.kellogg.northwestern.edu