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Business Management Certificate

The Business Management Certificate is a 24-credit career program that provides foundational training in essential business functions, including accounting, economics, and management principles. It is specifically designed to prepare students for entry-level employment by developing professional communication skills and a functional understanding of modern business environments.

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Program Information

The Business Management Certificate is a foundational program that equips students with a versatile toolkit, covering essential principles in accounting, marketing, and organizational behavior. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications, graduates develop the critical thinking and communication abilities necessary to navigate and contribute effectively to modern corporate environments.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

  • Demonstrate competence discovering, applying, and thinking critically about basic business, accounting, and computing concepts and trends.
  • Apply appropriate practices and principles to solve business problems.
  • Generate effective artifacts of business communication using multiple methods (oral, written, graphic, and electronic)
  • Explain solutions to business problems.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

 
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Program Facts

24Total Credits
2Semesters to Complete
OnlineOnline or In-Person

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Program Contacts

Faculty

Joshua Paiz
Assistant Dean
 jpaiz@frederick.edu
 301.624.2804

Admissions

Jefferson Hall
1st floor
 admissions@frederick.edu
 301.624.2716

Financial Aid

Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
 financialaid@frederick.edu
 301.846.2620

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