Certificate of Business
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DESCRIPTION
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.
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLOs)
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
- Acquire a basic foundation in the business field.
- Demonstrate developing written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate a developing ability to integrate learning across disciplines and experience.
- 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.
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/.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Education: IAU requires either evidence of an earned high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) test, ability-to-benefit exam (ATB), or the successful completion of a degree program. The degree must be earned at an appropriately accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Professional Experience: IAU recommends 1 year of full-time professional experience, in any organization, including, but not limited to, private, public, for-profit, non-profit, start-ups, or established corporate organizations.
Information Technology: IAU requires students to possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the undergraduate level.
Evidence of English Proficiency: IAU requires writing skills at the appropriate level. Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is essential to your success at IAU. If English is not the applicant’s native language, or if an applicant has not had their secondary education taught in English, they will be required to provide proof of English Proficiency. Since classes are taught in English, an applicant must demonstrate their ability to read, write and speak English.
Maximum Total Credit Awarded is 0 units
CURRICULUM
| Certificate of Business Requirements | Units | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 courses 45 units | ACC 100 Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | ||
| ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | |||
| BUS 100 Introduction to Business | 3 | |||
| BUS 110 Business Communications | 3 | |||
| BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| BUS 310 Business Law | 3 | |||
| ECN 200 Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 | |||
| ECN 210 Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 | |||
| ECN 300 Money and Banking | 3 | |||
| FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance | 3 | |||
| INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |||
| MGT 300 Principles of Management | 3 | |||
| MGT 320 Organizational Theory and Behavior | 3 | |||
| MGT 400 Operations Management | 3 | |||
| MKT 300 Marketing | 3 | |||
| Certificate of Business Total Units | 45 | |||
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete 45 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
- Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
52.0201) Business Administration and Management, General
* Source: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/CIP?s=52.0201&g=Go
** Curriculum meets qualification to pursue credential through agency: https://aic-builds.org/certifications/cac-level-one/.
| SOC | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-1011.00 | Chief Executives |
| 11-1011.03 | Chief Sustainability Officers |
| 11-1021.00 | General and Operations Managers |
| 11-2022.00 | Sales Managers |
| 11-3012.00 | Administrative Services Managers |
| 11-3013.00 | Facilities Managers |
| 11-3013.01 | Security Managers |
| 11-3051.00 | Industrial Production Managers |
| 11-3051.01 | Quality Control Systems Managers |
| 11-3051.02 | Geothermal Production Managers |
| 11-3051.03 | Biofuels Production Managers |
| 11-3051.04 | Biomass Power Plant Managers |
| 11-3051.06 | Hydroelectric Production Managers |
| 11-3071.00 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
| 11-3071.04 | Supply Chain Managers |
| 11-3111.00 | Compensation and Benefits Managers |
| 11-3121.00 | Human Resources Managers |
| 11-3131.00 | Training and Development Managers |
| 11-9021.00 | Construction Managers |
| 11-9072.00 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling |
| 11-9151.00 | Social and Community Service Managers |
| 11-9179.00 | Personal Service Managers, All Other |
| 11-9179.01 | Fitness and Wellness Coordinators |
| 11-9179.02 | Spa Managers |
| 11-9199.00 | Managers, All Other |
| 11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers |
| 11-9199.02 | Compliance Managers |
| 11-9199.08 | Loss Prevention Managers |
| 11-9199.09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers |
| 11-9199.10 | Wind Energy Development Managers |
| 11-9199.11 | Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers |
| 13-1051.00 | Cost Estimators |
| 13-1071.00 | Human Resources Specialists |
| 13-1081.00 | Logisticians |
| 13-1081.01 | Logistics Engineers |
| 13-1081.02 | Logistics Analysts |
| 13-1082.00 | Project Management Specialists |
| 13-1111.00 | Management Analysts |
| 13-1141.00 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
| 13-1199.00 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
| 13-1199.04 | Business Continuity Planners |
| 13-1199.05 | Sustainability Specialists |
| 13-1199.06 | Online Merchants |
| 13-1199.07 | Security Management Specialists |
| 25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary |