The Business Foundations Certificate offers fast-paced, application-oriented instruction in fundamental business knowledge. This concentrated 21 credit hour program is appropriate for anyone who seeks to add basic business knowledge to their portfolio whether returning to college to enhance skills, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a non-business major or starting college for the first time.
Flexible Opportunities
The format is easily adaptable to meet your needs. You can complete the course work entirely through an online format, allowing you to learn while continuing your career. At the same time, you'll have access to all that Kelley offers its students, including complete academic advising and technical support.
Understanding the foundations of business prepares you to advance your career in any industry.
Our curriculum is concentrated and relevant for any student who wishes to gain a basic understanding of the core disciplines of business.
- Convenient, 100 percent online learning environment
- Recognized excellence in instruction by business professionals
- Direct access through Canvas for grading, instructor communication, coursework needs, and class forums
Part One: Business Foundations Core (Required)
| Course # | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| A186 | Accounting & the Business Environment Watch the A186 course introduction video | 3 |
| W200 | Introduction to Business & Management Watch the W200 course introduction video | 3 |
| M200 | Marketing and Society Watch the M200 course introduction video | 3 |
| Z200 | Introduction to Human Resource Practices Watch the Z200 course introduction video | 3 |
| F200 | Foundations of Financial Management Watch the F200 course introduction video | 3 |
| P200 | Foundations of Operations & Supply Chain Management Watch the P200 course introduction video | 3 |
| Business Foundations Core: | 18 |
Part Two: Foundations Electives
(Choose any one)
| Course # | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| Distance Learning Experiences | ||
| L100 | Personal Law Watch the L100 course introduction video | 3 |
| F260 | Personal Finance Watch the F260 course introduction video | 3 |
| E101 | Survey of Economic Issues and Problems | 3 |
| Classroom Experiences | ||
| K201 | Computer in Business | 3 |
| X204 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Foundations Electives: | 3 | |
| Total Hours - Business Foundations Certificate: | 21 | |
To qualify for the certificate, you must:
- Complete 21 credit hours (seven courses) in business in any order. There are no prerequisites.
- Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in those courses
- Of the 21 credit hours required for the certificate, 15 of the credit hours must be taken through IUPUI.
- Curriculum requirements for Business Foundations Certificate (PDF).
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If you're a current student taking these courses and would like to declare the Business Foundations Certificate, fill out our contact form. We will be in touch with advising support and to ensure the certificate is added to your records.
Patt Irish
Title: Business Foundations Certificate Program Advisor, Business Minor Program Advisor Email: plcarlto@iupui.edu
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Phone: 317-274-2147
Nolan J. Taylor
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor of Information Systems & Business Minor Coordinator Email: notaylor@iupui.edu
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Phone: 317-274-0185
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