The 18-credit Business certificate program within the School of Continuing Studies at ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ will provide you with a business foundation and help you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful leader.

Business Certificate Program Overview

The Business certificate program at ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ provides you with a business foundation, including an overview of business theories in management, marketing and accounting. You will acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue career opportunities in entry-level positions or advance in their current careers. The flexibility of this certificate program makes it attractive to working professionals. Certificate courses are offered in a variety of formats, including online, accelerated and traditional semester tracks. 

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Courses

Below you will find a table of course numbers, course names and the credits required to earn a certificate in business.

Course Number Course Name Credit Required 
BUS 123 Foundations of Business  3
ACCT 103 Financial Accounting  3
ACCT 200 Managerial Accounting  3
BUS 230 Principles of Management  3
BUS 235 Principles of Marketing 3
ACCT or BUS Accounting or Business Elective  3
  Total Credits 18

View the Office of Continuing and Professional Studies for more program information and requirements. 

Business Certificate Program Curriculum Overview

The Business certificate program introduces students to foundations of the business environment to help them understand basic concepts for how businesses function in our society. Additional courses allow students to build upon competencies in areas of business such as accounting, organizational structure, management styles, management functions, financial management and labor relations.

The Business certificate program is designed to provide a solid foundation in core subjects such as:

Skills Acquired

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