Professional Business Management
Degree
Certificate (Federal aid eligible if certificate is combined with Associate of Science degree. Not eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate.)
Overview
Innovation, change management, organizational effectiveness, and strategic thinking with an eye to the future are the primary elements of the Professional Business Management certificate. Students will be immersed in multiple projects that prepare them to help business managers create sustainable competitive advantage in an increasingly complex business world.
Career Opportunities
This certificate prepares students for entry-level business management jobs. Students with current or previous business experience can enhance their value to current and future employers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will complete five courses, each with immersive learning experiences.
Upon completion of this certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
- Strategize and innovate through internal thought barriers and work environments.
- Analyze, identify, and influence teams and other organizational spheres.
- Lead and maximize the potential of those around them through personnel supervision and multiple leadership styles and group settings.
- Develop strategic workforce initiatives in planning, recruiting, training and development.
- Prepare supply chain objectives, goals and priorities.
- Prepare financial statements pursuant to GAAP using the accounting cycle.
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Certificate Core Courses
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting I | 3 credits |
| BUS 202 | Organizational Effectiveness | 3 credits |
| BUS 205 | Human Resource Mgmt. | 3 credits |
| BUS 295 | Business Strategy | 3 credits |
| GSO 125 | Intro to Glo Sup Ch & Oper | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 15
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Depending upon preparatory courses required, additional semesters may be required to complete the program.
First Semester
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting I | 3 credits |
| GSO 125 | Intro to Glo Sup Ch & Oper | 3 credits |
| BUS 202 | Organizational Effectiveness | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Second Semester
| BUS 205 | Human Resource Mgmt. | 3 credits |
| BUS 295 | Business Strategy | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 15
Graduation Requirements
- Minimum of 15 total semester credit hours as outlined
- Grade of C or higher in all core courses
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher