30 credits, 10 months
The Business Administration Certificate introduces students to the various functional areas of general business and Microsoft Office products. Hands-on, practical experience is the focus of the program enabling students to gain real world application using Microsoft Excel within a Virtual Laboratory allowing students to solve problems that simulate those issues encountered in the modern business marketplace.
The program is designed to meet the increasing industry demand for professionals in general business-related positions. This certificate provides students with the tools necessary to gain employment in bookkeeping and related accounting occupations. In this program, students acquire the needed skills in preparation for passing certified exam such as the Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification. Bryan University delivers this program through dynamic, adaptive, experiential learning that includes personalized instruction and coaching.
Following the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Effectively communicate in the business environment the various elements of a business operation.
- Apply marketing and social media strategies to create content for the digital environment which is culturally unbiased.
- Compile and prepare accurate financial information for analysis and informed business decision making.
- Perform accounting and reporting functions using Excel.
- Critically analyze and apply problem solving and logical thinking skills to a variety of bookkeeping tasks.
- Demonstrate competency in communication skills required for the business professional.
The following is a list of occupations and organizations that one could pursue for employment:
- AP Clerk
- AR Clerk Bookkeeper
- Office Administrator Payroll Clerk
- Office Clerk
- Bill and Account Collector
- Social Media Coordinator
- Marketing Coordinator
- Sales Representative
- Administrative Assistant
include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 41-9099.00 – Sales and Related Workers
- 43-3011.00 – Bill and Account Collectors
- 43-3031.00 – Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk
- 43-9061.00 – Office Clerks, General
- 43-3051.00 – Payroll Clerk
- 43-4051.00 – Customer Service Representatives
- 43-6014.00 – Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
*Detailed information surrounding these classifications can be found at the following website: www.onetonline.org.
In order to graduate and receive a Business Administration Certificate, a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits for the courses in the curriculum and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. Students who elect to do so may also take the Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification, which completion of is not required to graduate. One attempt at each certification is included in tuition costs; passing scores are not required for graduation.
Each semester is 16 weeks, split into two 8-week terms. The following term schedule is subject to change.
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Term 1 |
BUS-105/UNV-101S (First 8 weeks) |
|---|---|
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Term 2 |
BUS-145/BUS-130 |
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Term 3 |
BUS-140/BUS-120 |
Core Courses
A course covering the information and skills needed to succeed in academic studies, including study skills, setting academic goals, managing time, and technology skills such as word processing and presentations.
Credits 3
None.
This course provides students with an introduction to business principles, terms, and concepts. The focus of the course is on business systems, management processes, human resource management, marketing, and finance.
Credits 3
None.
The core concepts of systems architecture and IT infrastructure underlie all technology driven organizations. Participants will gain an understanding of the components of the IT architecture, how computer infrastructures support and enable enterprise goals, and how IT systems are managed.
Credits 3
None.
This course focuses on a basic math review with an emphasis on business statistics, profit calculations, payroll, banking, interest calculations, insurance, taxes, and mathematical calculations.
Credits 3
None.
This course provides the foundation for accounting concepts which will be used throughout the students' business program. This course covers an introduction to financial accounting theory and practice and provides students with the tools needed to develop a functional knowledge of fundamental accounting principles. Students will also be introduced to the methods for summarizing, analyzing, and reporting financial data. Topics include bookkeeping cycles, basic accounting principles and procedures, financial statements, merchandising operations and inventory, and accounting for assets.
Credits 3
None
Electronic spreadsheets are a powerful tool used in business processes to store, analyze and present information. The focus of the course is to provide the student with functional skills needed to create, edit, and format Microsoft Excel worksheets for a variety of reporting needs.
Credits 3
None.
This course provides students with a working knowledge in the growing field of digital marketing. Students will learn about the evolution and purpose of digital marketing, the strategic uses of social media, and how these principles can transform the customer's journey. Students will also gain important industry skills designed to enhance the company's product using effective digital media.
Credits 3
None.
This course provides students with foundational knowledge regarding effective communication styles and strategies for the business professional. Students will learn practical skills in intra- and interpersonal communication within business-related environments, in how personal attitudes affect organizational effectiveness and productivity, and in the interactions between people both personally and professionally.
Credits 3
None.
Successful management is rooted in forming essential behaviors associated with leading an organization and its people. During this course, the student will understand basic management principles and functions required within small and large organizations and be introduced to business application models. This course will emphasize critical thinking and solving real-world problems.
Credits 3
None.
Note: Bryan University strives to deliver students the most up to date courses possible. The textbooks listed in the following course descriptions are subject to change. Students should always refer to the course syllabus for textbook information.
General Education Courses
This course begins with a review of real numbers and algebraic expressions before covering algebra topics including linear equations and inequalities, lines and functions, systems, exponents, polynomials, and factoring.
Credits 3
None.
Note: Bryan University strives to deliver students the most up to date courses possible. The textbooks listed in the following course descriptions are subject to change. Students should always refer to the course syllabus for textbook information.