Business Management, Graduate Certificate (Offered through the Kelley School of Business)
Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 12
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $850.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $850.00
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Certificate Overview
The IU Online Graduate Certificate in Business Management curriculum is designed to equip students with practical business intelligence, IT leadership, and business research skills. You can tailor your coursework to your specific career goals.
You’ll learn how to make your work days more effective, so you can keep one eye on your daily responsibilities and the other on big-picture strategy and goals.
You’ll graduate with 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.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their certificate.
To be accepted to this program, you must have a bachelor's degree.
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
Transcripts, Resume, Personal statement of what you want to achieve in this program in 500 words or less, and a Letter of recommendation.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: June 1st
Winter Semester: Sept. 1st
Spring Semester: December 1st
Summer Semester: March 1st
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Business Management prepares you for such careers as:
- General manager
- Business operations manager
- Product manager
- Logistics manager
- Sports manager
- Health information manager
- Human resource manager
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Business Management, you must complete 12 credit hours. Choose four of the courses on this page that best align with your career goals.
NOTE: If you choose to pursue the IU Online MBA, MS in Finance, or MS in Business Analytics, these certificate courses may apply to your degree requirements. Completion of the certificate program does not guarantee admission to the graduate program.
Choose any 4 of the following 9 courses to complete your certificate.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
BUKD-K 520 |
Quantitative Analysis |
3 Credits |
|
BUKD-C 521 |
Managing Accounting Information for Decision-Making (Accounting Primer) |
3 Credits |
|
BUKD-C 522 |
Information Technology |
3 Credits |
|
BUKD-C 530 |
Economics for Managers |
3 Credits |
|
BUKD-C 540 |
Financial Management (*C521 must be taken before C540) |
3 Credits |
|
BUKD-C 550 |
Law and Ethics in Business |
3 Credits |
|
BUKD-C 562 |
Developing Strategic Capabilities |
3 Credits |
|
BUKD-C 570 |
Strategic Marketing Management |
3 Credits |
|
BUKD-C 580 |
Operations Management |
3 Credits |
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