Certificate Program

Certificate of Business (CBus)

The Certificate of Business program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the field of business. The Certificate in Business is designed for those planning to pursue careers in business as well as experienced professionals seeking skill enhancement. Courses and units of credit can be credited towards an IAU undergraduate degree.

Admissions Requirements

 

Major: CIP Code 52.0201

Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General

Job Outlook and Salary:  Business

Overview
Requirements

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

  1. Demonstrate basic written communication skills. (SLO1)
  2. Deliver basic oral presentations. (SLO2)
  3. Apply basic critical thinking to evaluate business issues. (SLO3)
  4. Identify basic Christian ethical considerations in business decisions. (SLO4)
  5. Locate and identify basic information relevant to business. (SLO5)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

**The American Institute of Constructors (AIC) provides the Associate Constructor credential https://aic-builds.org/certifications/cac-level-one/.

Curriculum

Certificate of Business RequirementsUnits
15 courses
45 units
ACC 100 Principles of Financial Accounting3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting3
BUS 100 Introduction to Business3
BUS 110 Business Communications3
BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship3
BUS 310 Business Law3
ECN 200 Introduction to Microeconomics3
ECN 210 Introduction to Macroeconomics3
ECN 300 Money and Banking3
FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance3
INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology3
MGT 300 Principles of Management3
MGT 320 Organizational Theory and Behavior3
MGT 400 Operations Management3
MKT 300 Marketing3
Certificate of Business Total Units45

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 45 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
Overview
Requirements

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

  1. Acquire a basic foundation in the business field.
  2. Demonstrate developing written and oral communication skills. (ILO 1, 2)
  3. Demonstrate a developing ability to integrate learning across disciplines and experience. (ILO 4)
  4. Demonstrate a developing understanding of ethical reasoning with regard to how Christian teachings, ethical principles, and core personal values are involved in business decision-making. (ILO 5)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

**The American Institute of Constructors (AIC) provides the Associate Constructor credential https://aic-builds.org/certifications/cac-level-one/.

Curriculum

Certificate of Business RequirementsUnits
15 courses45
ACC 100 Principles of Financial Accounting3
ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting3
BUS 100 Introduction to Business3
BUS 110 Business Communications3
BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship3
BUS 310 Business Law3
ECN 200 Introduction to Microeconomics3
ECN 210 Introduction to Macroeconomics3
ECN 300 Money and Banking3
FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance3
INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology3
MGT 300 Principles of Management3
MGT 320 Organizational Theory and Behavior3
MGT 400 Operations Management3
MKT 300 Marketing3
Certificate of Business Total Units45

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 45 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

Quality and Cost Effective

Certificate

Level

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

2 Years

Program Length

Student Testimonials

  • I achieved my MBA at International American University and was honored to be awarded Student of the Year Award 2020. First of all, choosing IAU was one of the best decisions in my career because it helped me push my boundaries professionally and personally. I came to the USA with a pocket full of dreams to achieve a higher education degree and the goal to learn management, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior concepts.

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    Uuganbayar Batsukh
    MBA 2020 Student