The Certificate Program in Business Administration at California State University Channel Islands is designed to provide the basic business skills and knowledge to individuals who possess a college degree in a field other than Business. Participants will obtain a broad knowledge of Accounting, Economics, Ethics, Finance, Law, Management, Marketing, and Quantitative Methods.
For those without a business education background, this program provides an invaluable business foundation necessary for career advancement and success. For those interested in pursuring a Master’s in Business Administration, the coursework completed under this certificate satisfies the course prerequisites for the MBA program offered by the Business & Economics Program at CSUCI.
This program is geared for the busy professional. These courses will be delivered via distance learning, using a blended format that includes an initial face-to-face meeting and on-line sessions.
Who Should Attend?
This certificate program is suitable for:
• Business professionals who wish to update their knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Managers in science, technology, or engineering who seek a business background
• Individuals making a transition into a managerial position
• Individuals returning to the workforce, or considering a career change
• Those who do not have an undergraduate degree in business and are considering an MBA
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the Certificate Program, participants will be able to:
• Explain, apply, measure, and evaluate the principles of economics for managerial decision making.
• Employ quantitative methods to analyze and present data for business decision making.
• Describe and analyze financial statements, time value of money, capital structure, and fundamental investment analysis.
• Describe (orally and in writing) the issues of business cases and, identify key alternatives to business actions based on management and marketing theories and justify recommended actions.
• Describe and analyze alternative ethical and legal frameworks and their implications for managers.
Prerequisites:
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline OR with consent of Program Advisor
Program Description:
This certificate consists of four three-unit courses and one four-unit course for a total of 16 units. The courses are as follows:
• BUS 500 Economics for Managers (3)
• BUS 502 Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making (3)
• BUS 504 Introduction to Accounting and Finance (4)
• BUS 506 Principles of Management and Marketing (3)
• BUS 508 Business Ethics and Law (3)
Certificate Requirements
To earn the Certificate in Business Administration, you must complete all five courses with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade lower than a B in any one course.
Certificate Application Form (PDF, 490 KB)
For further information:
California State University Channel Islands,
Extended University
One University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012
General Information: 805-437-2748
E-mail: exed@csuci.edu
