Business Foundations Graduate Certificate
For information, contact:
MBA Program Office, Voice of America Learning Center
Located at our satellite location - West Chester, Ohio
Farmer School of Business, 513-895-8876
The Business Foundations Certificate aims to equip students with business knowledge and essential skills for students without a background in business or who have relatively little or no business experience. This certificate will provide a foundation in accounting and the choice of two courses in economics, information systems & analytics, or marketing tailored to enable students to better thrive in business settings. The certificate is designed for high-performing Miami students, recent graduates, and mid-career professionals seeking to utilize their non-business specialties in a business environment. It caters to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors, who aspire to thrive in business settings.
Key Objectives
Develop Core Business Competencies
The certificate will focus on enhancing participants' understanding of how core functions in business operate and how to understand the language of business and important internal and external processes and stakeholders.
Foster Strategic Thinking
Participants will learn to think strategically by analyzing financial statements, market trends, evaluating competitive landscapes, and understanding how business strive to meet customer, investor, and other key stakeholder expectations.
Enhance Decision-Making Skills
The certificate will emphasize the development of critical decision-making skills based on data-driven insights and ethical considerations. Participants will learn to make informed decisions under uncertainty, ensuring they contribute effectively to their organizations' success.
Promote Professional Development
By completing the certificate, participants will demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. The certificate will provide them with a competitive edge in the job market and position them as capable leaders who can drive strategic initiatives within their respective organizations.
Admission Requirements
Complete details of the admission process can be found on the Leadership and Strategic Thinking Graduate Certificate website.
Business Operations Graduate Certificate Requirements (Part-Time)
Students admitted into the certificate program may choose from the courses listed for a total of (9) credit hours. The certificate will be delivered through a flexible format, allowing students to choose fully online, fully in person, or a combination of both. This blended approach ensures accessibility and accommodates the busy schedules of working professionals.
Program Requirements
(9 semester hours)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| ACC 611 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Microeconomic Analysis for Managerial Decisions | ||
| Enabling Technology Topics I | ||
| Marketing Management | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Note: Students cannot apply course credit earned for one MBA certificate toward earning a different MBA certificate, i.e. students are not allowed to double dip courses across MBA certificates.