Business Administration Certificate

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Program Code: C25120L4

Business Administration Certificate

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The Business Administration Certificate provides students with the opportunity to begin to develop an understanding of the various aspects of the free enterprise system. The certificate is applicable across a wide range of potential businesses both for-and-not-for-profit and all coursework can be applied toward the Business Administration General Business Pathway.

Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: BUS and EGR

Courses in this program

The Business Administration AAS and Certificate are offered in a 100% online format. Distance learning allows the degree to be completed around the student’s personal schedule without the need to travel to a physical location.

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This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other business subjects. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

View course details for Introduction to Business ‌‌

This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry choices in the market economy. Topics include the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and evaluate consumer and business alternatives in order to efficiently achieve economic objectives. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course that satisfies Social/Behavioral Sciences.

View course details for Principles of Microeconomics ‌‌

This course introduces the principles and problems of marketing goods and services. Topics include promotion, placement, and pricing strategies for products. Upon completion, students should be able to apply marketing principles in organizational decision making.

View course details for Principles of Marketing ‌‌
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This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

View course details for Principles of Management ‌‌

This course introduces the functions of personnel/human resource management within an organization. Topics include equal opportunity and the legal environment, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, employee development, compensation planning, and employee relations. Upon completion, students should be able to anticipate and resolve human resource concerns.

View course details for Human Resources Management ‌‌

This course stresses the importance of customer relations in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning how to respond to complex customer requirements and to efficiently handle stressful situations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to handle customer relations.

View course details for Customer Service ‌‌
Total Credit Hours Required:
18

Curriculum is based on the 2024-2025 catalog.

Good To Know

The Business Administration Certificate at A-B Tech is a strategic choice for individuals seeking to build foundational business skills, advance their careers, or prepare for further education. The program’s affordability, flexibility, and practical focus make it an attractive option for many aspiring business professionals.

Business Administration classes offer students a wide range of benefits:

Core Business Skills: The certificate program covers essential areas of business such as business management, marketing, economics, and human resource management.

Practical Applications: Courses include practical assignments, case studies, and critical thinking exercises that prepare students for real-world business challenges.

Online Class Format: All courses are offered in an online format to allow students to learn while they are working.

Skill Enhancement: The Business Administration Certificate program equips students with skills that can enhance their resumes and increase their competitiveness in the job market.

Pathway to Further Education: All courses in the Business Administration Certificate program are applicable to the Business Administration Degree.

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All Business Administration Certificate courses are offered in an online format and Financial Aid is available.

Students enrolled in the Business Administration Certificate program may be eligible for various forms of financial aid to help cover the cost of tuition and related expenses. Available financial aid options include:

  • Federal Student Loans: Low-interest loans available to eligible students through federal aid programs.
  • Scholarships and Grants: Provided to students who demonstrate financial need.