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Certificate in Business Management Fundamentals

Through exposure to a broad range of management theories and practices, this certificate prepares students for leadership and management roles in business. Certification by a high-quality, independent academic institution can legitimize professional knowledge and validate transferable skills – a critical factor in changing jobs across industries. The Certificate in Business Management Fundamentals has been developed for

  • students pursuing a professional designation from an association or institute
  • association, university, and/or college alumni adding management responsibilities to their portfolios
  • candidates for career change, from both university and non-university backgrounds

Certificate Requirements

The certificate is awarded upon successful completion of eight courses of the following eleven courses. Courses are available in a variety of delivery methods.

Courses

SCS 0984 Accounting: The Fundamentals
(or  SCS 2079 Understanding Financial Statements plus SCS 2081 The Budgeting Process)
SCS 0977 Business Management
SCS 0974 Business Strategy
SCS 0987 Human Resources Management
SCS 1209 Management Information Systems (MIS)
SCS 0978 Marketing: An Introduction
SCS 0973 Business Law
SCS 0976 Financial Management
SCS 0980 Economics, Introductory
SCS 1860 Foundations of Project Management
SCS 1348 The Business Approach to Writing

Notes: Students have five years from the start date of their first course to complete the certificate.
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) may be granted for a maximum of two courses.

Upon completion of your certificate requirements, you must request your certificate by submitting a Certificate Request Form. Click here to complete the form online or download the PDF version here.