- Course Delivery
- 100% Online
- Total Credits
- 21
- In-State Tuition Per Credit
- $286.01
- Out of State Tuition Per Credit
- $986.31
Business Foundations
Undergraduate Certificate
Understanding the foundations of business is an excellent way to advance your career in any industry.
The IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Business Foundations offers fast-paced, application-oriented instruction in fundamental business knowledge. It is especially designed for students with work and family commitments.
As a student in the program, you acquire a basic understanding of the core disciplines of business. The curriculum explores topics such as accounting, business management, marketing, human resource management, financial management, and operations management. Your instructors are all business professionals.
Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Business Foundations prepares you for such careers as:
- Administrative assistant
- Office manager
- Customer service representative
- Receptionist
- Secretary
- Copy machine operator
- Machine operator
- Human resource associate
- Marketing assistant
- Payroll coordinator
Certificate Requirements
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)
Student Services
IU Online provides quick and easy access to tools, tips, and IU resources to help you succeed, including:
- Admissions: Personalized application support for the program that is right for you
- Onboarding: An interactive orientation to online learning and all things IU
- Student Financial Services: Tailored resources for financial aid and money management
- Success Coaching: One-on-one support to reach your academic and personal goals
- Math and Writing Support: Direct access to IU-trained math mentors and writing consultants
- Career Services: Interactive tools and coaching to accelerate your career
- Libraries and Research: Online access to IU library resources and research librarians
- Technology: A full suite of software, collaboration tools, cloud storage, and training
- 24/7 Contact Center: Real-time chat, email, and phone support direct from IU
Admissions
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
Admissions requirements vary.
To apply to this program:
- Complete application for admission.
- Complete an essay (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
- Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
- International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
- Submit official transcripts to mycredit@iupui.edu or:
Cavanaugh Hall 147
425 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester
- May 1
- Spring Semester
- November 1
- Summer Semester
- March 15
Courses
Core
A 186Accounting & the Business Environment3 Credits F 200Foundations of Financial Management3 Credits M 200Marketing and Society 3 Credits P 200Foundations of Operations & Supply Chain Management3 Credits W 200Introduction to Business & Management3 Credits Z 200Introduction to Human Resource Practices3 Credits
Elective
E 101Survey of Economic Issues and Problems3 Credits F 260Personal Finance3 Credits L 100Personal Law3 Credits
Tuition & Fees
Cost for Indiana Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition: $286.01
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition: $858.03
Cost for Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition: $986.31
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition: $2958.93
Additional fees will apply.
-This program is eligible for financial aid at IUPUI.
What's it like to be an IU Online Student?
Earn an IU education from wherever you are
When you enroll in an IU Online program, you take IU classes, taught by the same faculty who teach on our campuses.
It's the flexible, affordable way to get the IU education you deserve without putting your life—or career—on hold.
Get the support you need to succeed
As a student in an IU Online program, you'll have the opportunity to engage with and seek help from your professors and peers, just as you would in a campus-based program.
You'll also have access to a variety of academic and other support services that you can call on when you need additional assistance. You're an important part of the IU community and we're dedicated to ensuring you have the resources you need to thrive in your online program.
Reap the rewards for decades to come
No matter what field you're in, an IU degree or certificate can improve your chances of earning a promotion or pay raise.
You'll also earn skills that will help you to achieve success for the foreseeable future, whether you're seeking to complete an advanced degree in your current field or switch career paths altogether.
Take the first step toward a more rewarding future