- Course Delivery
- 100% Online
- Total Credits
- 21
- In-State Tuition Per Credit
- $275.17
- Out of State Tuition Per Credit
- $957.58
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)
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: $275.17
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition: $825.51
Cost for Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition: $957.58
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition: $2872.74
Additional fees will apply.
What's it like to take a program online?
Earn a quality education
With more than 120 online degree programs to choose from, Indiana University gives you the opportunity to receive a top-quality education when you want it, where you want it. The faculty who teach our online courses are the same exceptional faculty who teach those courses on our campuses. Whether you're looking for an undergraduate education or want to continue advancing your career with a graduate degree, IU Online’s degree program options have something for everyone.
Flexibility
Online learning gives you the flexibility and freedom to attend your classes whenever and wherever is most convenient for you. You can save time and money by being able to continue to work and by avoiding relocation or travel costs. You will be required to complete assignments in a certain timeframe, but in most instances, you can log in and complete coursework during the time of day that works best for you. Classes aren't tied to a certain time or day.
Service you expect from a leading University
Online learners at Indiana University have access to the same student services available to on-campus students. We're committed to providing you with the quality educational experience students have come to expect and desire from Indiana University, without needing to make sacrifices to the other commitments in your life.