Business Management Certificate

Pathway:

Business Management

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

BUS.MGT.CERT (C306B)

Total Program Credits: 30

The Business Management certificate program serves students who may already be employed, but who desire to upgrade themselves at their present place of employment. The program also provides a broad base of business courses for individuals wishing to acquire entry-level skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Business Management Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

•  describe the economic system of the United States, including the significance of key economic indicators (especially GDP), productivity, and the business cycle;

•  explain and distinguish between the major functional areas of a business;

•  evaluate the major characteristics needed for leaders and managers to succeed in today’s global marketplace; and

•  calculate basic business math word problems.

(Spring 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 107 Microsoft Office in Business Applications

Core Course

3

BUS 141 Introduction to Business

Core Course

3

BUS 154 Human Relations in Labor & Management

Core Course

3

BUS 171 Introduction to Customer Service

Core Course

3

BUS 188 Business Writing

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 127 Principles of Marketing

Core Course

3

BUS 146 Business Computations

Core Course

3

BUS 150 Principles of Management

Core Course

3

BUS 285 # Project Management

Core Course

3

Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable)

Program Electives (3):

CourseCategoryCredits
Take any ACC or BUS course

Program Elective

3

(Program Electives should be chosen with your advisor.)

See BUS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)