Business Management
Professional Certificate
What's Your Role in Business?
Do you have an affinity for working with people? Are you data driven and have a knack for numbers? Are you interested in how to communicate a message to consumers? Do you like to take charge and have an eye for detail? Discover what sparks your interest and get a glimpse into the three core areas of business to gain knowledge and help boost your overall marketability in the workplace.
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Est. Tuition $2,545
Learning Format Online
Duration 6 months *
* Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.Total Units 12 Units
Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:
- High school education or equivalent
Master fundamental management strategies with an introduction to three core functional areas of business:
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Human Resources/Leadership
Acquire knowledge in the core principles of human resources management and methods for successful leadership in the workplace. -
Marketing
Master skills and strategies for a global eye in marketing, analyze consumer behavior, and how to implement and manage effective marketing strategies. -
Finance/Accounting
Discover effective techniques for analyzing financial reports, both domestic and international, and develop practices for successful decision-making.
Required Courses
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
Online with Live Sessions
Course Schedules are Subject to Change
Required (3 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
Essentials of Business ManagementThis is a survey course that provides students with an overview of key functional business areas.
3 Units
Choose your Favorite from Human Resources Management, One is Required
Human Resources Management (Required (2 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
Human Resources ManagementA comprehensive overview of the mission, purpose and structure of human operations within an industrial, service or public organization.
3 Units
Strategic Leadership for a Changing WorldExceptional leaders integrate power, collaboration, and influence to lead their organizations.
3 Units
Contemporary Leadership and Intercultural CompetenceThis course focuses on how to lead in a multicultural world.
2 Units
Choose your Favorite from Marketing, One is Required
Marketing (Required (3 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
Marketing Principles and PracticeIn nearly all organizations, effective marketing is an important determinant of success in a highly competitive marketplace.
3 Units
Consumer BehaviorUnderstanding "why people buy" is of crucial importance in determining how to market.
3 Units
Social Media MarketingSavvy marketing professionals use YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedln, blogs and other social media marketing tools to reach new markets.
3 Units
International MarketingThis course provides an integrated study of the principles of strategic marketing management and their application in the international business environment.
4 Units
Choose your Favorite from Accounting and Finance, One is Required
Accounting and Finance (Required (4 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
International FinanceFocus on international financial management and trade from the perspective of managers doing business globally.
4 Units
Financial ReportingIntermediate-level exploration of financial accounting theory, principles and practices.
4 Units
Principles of AccountingAn introduction to accounting theory, principles and practice, covering the uses, communication and processing of accounting information, as well as the recording, analyzing and summarizing procedures used in preparing balance sheets and income statements.
4 Units
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