2024-2025

International Business Studies, Undergraduate Certificate

Business Administration

The W. A. Franke College of Business

This undergraduate certificate serves business majors seeking to enhance their global perspectives and competencies in business. Entry to this certificate requires a third-term language proficiency. The program is rounded out by studies in international aspects of economics, finance, management, marketing, international affairs.

  • To receive an undergraduate certificate (at least 15 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

    Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the "Details" tab for additional information.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 15
Major GPA 2.0
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 119
Additional Admission Requirements Required
Foreign Language Required

Additional Admission Requirements

  • Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

    • This certificate is available only for those students with the Business Professional Program Milestone.
Certificate Requirements
  • Take the following 15 units with a minimum GPA of 2.0:
    • Select from the following (9 units):
    • Demonstrate a third-term proficiency in a language other than English. You may fulfill this requirement in one of the following ways:
      • Passing a language proficiency exam at the third-term level.
      • Completing a third-term language course (201) with a Grade of "C" or better.
    • Select nonbusiness courses that enhance your understanding, knowledge, awareness, and perspectives of international affairs.
      • Up to 6 units of this requirement may be waived with proof of an academic international experience such as study abroad or an international internship. (6 units)

  • You must have completed all of the coursework used to fulfill these requirements within the last 10 years.

  • This certificate may only be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program. This certificate is not available as a stand-alone certificate.

Additional Information

  • The FCB does not accept upper-division transfer credits from programs not accredited by the AACSB (such as the University of Phoenix or the Bachelor of Business Administration program at NAU).

    You must complete 50 percent, or 9 units, of certificate coursework that are not used in your major, minor, or other certificates, and you must complete at least 60 percent of certificate coursework at Northern Arizona University.

  • 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.