Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations

The Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations is a 12-credit hour program designed to accelerate careers without the commitment of an MBA. It is tailored to those who are not ready to pursue an MBA, those without an undergraduate degree in business, and those who have been out of school for a few years.

Program Overview

The certificate focuses on four foundational business courses taught by nationally-recognized MBA faculty. Students can complete the program in as little as two semesters of part-time study. All coursework is transferable to the MBA program, and certificate students enroll in the same semester-long classes as UNCG MBA students.

Certificate Curriculum

Students choose four courses (12 credits) from the following options to complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations:

• MBA 701 – Quantitative Analysis
• MBA 702 – Financial and Managerial Accounting
• MBA 703 – Managerial Economics
• MBA 716 – Leadership
• MBA 717 – Innovation
• MBA 718 Global Business or BUS 615 Global Business

Admissions

The Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations program welcomes a variety of applicants, whether they come with years of professional experience or have just recently earned an undergraduate degree — business or otherwise.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: June 15
• Spring Semester: November 15

Application Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Personal statement
• Three references
• 60-second video introducing yourself
• Resume
• Online application and $65 fee
• Evidence of English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers)

Estimated Program Costs

These estimated program costs include tuition and fees based on the Graduate Tuition and Fee Schedule and do not include the cost of housing or student health insurance. | On Campus (with Online options) | Online Only | | --- | --- | | Estimated Program Cost | Per Credit Hour | Estimated Program Cost | Per Credit Hour | | In-State | $7,500.00 | $625.00 | $6,500.00 | $541.67 | | Outside-of-NC | | $10,000.00 | $833.33 | | Out-of-State | $18,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $16,500.00 | $1,375.00 |

Student Outcomes

This program prepares students for jobs in finance, operations, human resources, marketing, and management, including positions such as:

• Sales Manager
• Business Consultant
• Event Planner
• Human Resources Specialist

Military-Affiliated Students

UNCG has been named a Best for Vets school and offers various benefits for veterans, active-duty military, and military-affiliated students, including:

• Online application fee waiver for active-duty service members
• In-state tuition for out-of-state students (in accordance with the Veterans Choice Act)
• Credit for relevant military service/training
• Tutoring assistance