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Business Fundamentals

Acquire the financial, economic, and organizational skills required for success in a business environment. This certificate can be completed online or in the classroom. 

This program is perfect for...

  • Individuals wanting to learn or update principles in accounting, finance, law, and economics
  • Students who want a strong introduction to the basics of business
  • Business professionals looking to polish up their skills
  • Those seeking an overview of management principles

What you can learn.

  • An understanding of the legal system and how it impacts business
  • Marketing methods and practices
  • Principles of accounting and finance
  • Entrepreneurship

What our students say about our certificates.

This certificate is approved for international students to study full time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa.

International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.

While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.

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Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required Courses
MGMT X 1A
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 1B
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 100
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
LAW X 420
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 130A
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 160
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Ethics Requirement
MGMT 891.02
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Electives

Students must complete three elective courses.

MGMT X 109
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
MGMT X 110
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 115
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 163
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
MGMT X 190
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 433.01
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Summer
MGMT X 450
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 460.902
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MGMT X 497.52
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
MGMT X 497.610
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 497.613
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

7970.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

1700.00

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

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