Certificate in Business

Certificate in Business - Online

The Online Certificate in Business through Mount Aloysius College is a twelve-credit academic program geared toward individuals who intend to enter the world of business or for those currently employed in a business field who seek foundational business skills.

Program Goals and Objectives

Upon completion of this certificate, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the formal processes of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling in business;
• Show an understanding of the law of business organization (including partnerships and corporations), the Uniform Commercial Code, negotiable instruments, employment and labor law, contract law, court structure, torts and criminal law; and
• Comprehend the essential personnel functions of a business organization.

Entrance Requirements

• An application with $30 fee.
• Official high school transcript or GED diploma.
• Official college\university transcript, if applicable

At the completion of the program, students receive a Certificate of Completion.

Course Descriptions

BU 117 Principles of Management - 3 Credits
Study of the fundamental principles and processes applicable to the understanding of business management to include: planning/organizing, commanding/staffing, directing/coordinating and controlling. This course will place an emphasis on the interdependence of the roles between business, society and the individual.

BU 211 Business Law I - 3 Credits
A study of the class of contracts covering their formation, performance and breach. A study of the law of negotiable instruments and the Uniform Commercial Code. (This may be taken as LW 202.)

BU 212 Business Law II - 3 Credits
A study of the law of business organizations as it relates to the formation, operation and dissolution, including bankruptcy of partnerships, corporations, and limited partnerships. The Uniform Commercial Code, Uniform Partnership Act and Model Business Corporation Act will be studied. Labor law, administrative agencies and business ethics will be studied. (This course may be taken as LW 212.)

BU 219 Human Resource Management - 3 Credits
Decision-making and analysis of current practices and issues in the personnel function of organizations is presented.