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Indiana University Online

Business Foundations, Undergraduate Certificate

Advance your career in any industry with the IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Business Foundations. This 100 percent online program teaches fundamental business concepts that you can immediately apply to your workplace.

Program quick facts

Course Delivery

100% Online

Total Credits

21

Campuses Hosting

  • Indianapolis

Degree Type

Undergraduate Certificate

Certificate Overview

As a student in the program, you’ll acquire a basic understanding of the core disciplines of business. The curriculum explores such topics as accounting, business management, marketing, human resource management, financial management, and operations management.

You’ll earn an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

  • Admissions requirements vary.

To apply to this program:

  • Complete application for admission. 
  • Submit official transcripts
  • International applicants may be asked for additional materials. 

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: 
Priority first-year deadline: June 1
Priority transfer deadline: July 1

Spring Semester: 
Priority deadline: December 1

Summer Semester: 
Priority deadline: March 16

Summer session II
Priority deadline: May 1

Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Business Foundations prepares you for such careers as:

  • Administrative assistant
  • Office manager
  • Customer service representative
  • Secretary
  • Human resource associate
  • Marketing assistant
  • Payroll coordinator

To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Business Foundations, you must complete 21 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Business foundations core courses (18 credit hours)
  • Business foundations elective course (3 credit hours)

Core
Core Classes for the Business Foundations Undergraduate Certificate
Course Number Course Name Credits

BUS-A 186

Accounting & the Business Environment

3 Credits

BUS-F 200

Foundations of Financial Management

3 Credits

BUS-M 200

Marketing and Society

3 Credits

BUS-P 200

Foundations of Operations & Supply Chain Management

3 Credits

BUS-W 200

Introduction to Business & Management

3 Credits

BUS-Z 200

Introduction to Human Resource Practices

3 Credits
Elective
Electives for the Business Foundations Undergraduate Certificate
Course Number Course Name Credits

ECON-E 101

Survey of Economic Issues and Problems

3 Credits

BUS-F 260

Personal Finance

3 Credits

BUS-L 100

Personal Law

3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Program cost information

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Program cost can vary by campus, resident status, and type of program. Use the resources below to get accurate cost estimates for your specific situation.

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Contact Student Financial Services at iuosfs@iu.edu for cost information.

Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.

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