Degree/Certificate
Certificate
HEGIS Code
5004
SUNY Code
0053
Major Code
BMAN
The Career
The Business Management certificate program is designed to meet the needs of professional managers or those who aspire to become managers. In this short-term program, students will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills while establishing a sound academic base for an associate degree in Business Administration.
A certificate in Business Management may benefit individuals seeking career advancement opportunities in the areas of industry, financial services, distribution, health services, retailing, government, small business and non-profit organizations.
Admission
Students admitted in September or January.
The Business Management program is offered as a full-time or part-time day program or part-time evening program. Because of the sequencing of courses, it may take longer than four semesters to complete the part-time evening program, or two semesters to complete the full-time day program, if a student begins in a spring semester.
See Individual Studies and Business Administration, AAS or Business Administration, AS curricula for associate degree options.
Program Goals and Objectives
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for beginning- and advanced-level careers in business-related occupations.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental managerial and organizational forms, human resource principles and structures, business communication principles and techniques.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of major social, economic and technological trends on organizations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of accounting, business law and small business management.
