Non degree courses or graduate certificates from top schools useful for admission?

I've a masters in engineering from an average state school, but work exp from good brand companies. I was thinking of taking some courses from top schools like Stanford,Berkely (my employer pays about 5K/yr for courses relevant to my job). Does taking the courses from these schools add any value to my Resume. I know obviously its not going to replace my low tier school background, but atleast will it help a little bit. I was thinking of taking engineering courses for one, its relevant to my job and two, I think I'll actually learn something useful. Or should I be taking some biz courses or "graduate certificates" in say finance,management etc?

Are graduate certificates better for admission chances than just taking one or two random courses?

EDIT: My hope is to get into IB post-MBA

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What are you trying to do? Stay in engineering, move over to finance, etc?

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happypantsmcgeeWhat are you trying to do? Stay in engineering, move over to finance, etc?
Sorry, forgot to mention. I'm trying to move to finance. Im basically a career switcher.
 

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