Program Overview

Business Foundations (Certificate)

Overview

Business foundations include the fundamental principles and components that support the establishment and operation of a successful business - operations, marketing, finances and leadership, among others. Another foundational element in the early stages of a business is the development of a mission, vision and values statement to guide the organization. Whether you have years of corporate experience or are just starting your entrepreneurial journey, you'll find commonalities in the foundations that underlie successful organizations. The Business Foundations Graduate Certificate will prepare you for your next career steps with a deep knowledge of the fundamentals all successful businesses are built on.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Chandler
• Online - Arizona Online
• Phoenix

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• Eller College of Management

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.