DeVry University College of Business & Management 19 courses 25 total credits
DeVry’s Business Essentials undergraduate certificate program helps prepare students to function effectively in a modern enterprise, addressing topics such as computer applications; business technology and technological applications; analytical reasoning and problem-solving; financial accounting concepts; data analysis and decision-support; and budgeting and forecasting. Coursework helps students develop skills needed to provide applicable information to appropriate decision-makers in an organization.
| Business Core | 18 credits |
| Electives | 7 credits |
| Total Credits | 25 credits |
Business Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab | 3 |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology | 3 |
| BUSN219 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 |
| COMP121 | Computer Applications with AI for Business | 2 |
| LEAD150 | Leadership and Facilitating Change | 3 |
| ACCT207 or ACCT212 | Fundamentals of Accounting or Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Total Business Core | 18 credits | |
Electives
Electives may be chosen from courses listed in the Courses section provided they are not used to meet other graduation requirements and prerequisites are met. Qualifying prior college coursework not meeting other program requirements may be applied toward elective hours. The following are suggested electives.
Electives - Budgeting and Forecasting
Students selecting the Budgeting and Forecasting option must take ACCT212 within the Business Core course area.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT360 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN278 | Budgeting and Forecasting | 4 |
| Total Electives - Budgeting and Forecasting | 7 credits | |
Electives - General Business
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN210 | Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence in Business | 4 |
| MGMT210 | Human Resource Functions | 3 |
| Total Electives - General Business | 7 credits | |
Electives - Healthcare Business
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN260 | AI and Customer Engagement | 4 |
| HCA310 | Health Systems and Interoperability | 3 |
| Total Electives - Healthcare Business | 7 credits | |
Electives - Human Resources
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRM420 | Training and Development | 4 |
| MGMT210 | Human Resource Functions | 3 |
| Total Electives - Human Resources | 7 credits | |
Electives - Project Management
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIAM112 | Introduction to AI and Business Analytics | 3 |
| PROJ404 | Project Management for the Profession | 4 |
| Total Electives - Project Management | 7 credits | |
Electives - Retail Management
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN260 | AI and Customer Engagement | 4 |
| MGMT230 | Contemporary Retail Management | 3 |
| Total Electives - Retail Management | 7 credits | |
Electives - Sales and Customer Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN160 | Introduction to Sales and Business Development | 4 |
| MGMT300 | Customer Care and Relationship Management | 3 |
| Total Electives - Sales and Customer Development | 7 credits | |
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