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The Business Foundations Graduate Certificate program at NAU provides a means for individuals with undergraduate degrees in fields other than business to gain exposure to, and understanding of, basic functional business skills. The program is designed for students and professionals who wish to increase their knowledge of business. Skills acquired in this AACSB accredited program can expand performance and career opportunities in both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.
This certificate provides an understanding of the primary functional areas of business for: 1) Post-baccalaureate students with non-business undergraduate degrees, who had no time for additional coursework as an undergraduate, or who discovered after graduation that they needed a better understanding of business concepts, but do not have the time or resources for an MBA; 2) Students in NAU graduate programs, other than business, who would like to augment their master's or doctoral degree with additional knowledge of business. Students can combine their primary area of interest with fundamental business skills to advance their careers.
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion | 15 |
Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
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Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.
Admission requirements include the following:
Visit the NAU Graduate Admissions website for additional information about graduate school application deadlines, eligibility for study, and admissions policies.
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International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
This certificate is not available to students who have a graduate or undergraduate business degree.
Take the following 15 units with a minimum grade of 3.0 or better:
Courses for this certificate are only offered in summer sessions.
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Federal financial aid cannot be used if the certificate is completed as a stand-alone certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.