The Business Administration Certificate is designed to allow you to acquire business-related knowledge and skills through a broad selection of coursework. It is designed for people who have a bachelor's degree in a non-business major but now want to have a more formal grounding in business practices. This curriculum provides an excellent educational opportunity for management careers in diverse environments and also meets the needs of those who work in smaller businesses or are self-employed.

To receive a Certificate in Business Administration from Villanova, eight courses must be completed: 4 are specifically required, and 4 electives chosen from the approved list of electives.

The required courses cover the fundamentals in accounting, economics, and management:

Elective courses are offered in the same subjects but at advanced levels and in finance and marketing.

Or other appropriate electives as approved by your assigned advisor.

Notes regarding a Certificate in Business Administration:

• To be eligible for this certificate, you must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• You are required to have any prerequisite courses necessary (indicated in Villanova's Undergraduate Catalog) for any particular course in the certificate program.
• A maximum of 2 courses (6 credits) will be allowed in transfer. No other course substitutions will be allowed.
• Beginning in the Fall of 1999, a technology curriculum was instituted for students taking any business-related courses. Villanova has made the commitment to bring technology into its teaching and learning environment to best prepare you to succeed. Rental of a laptop computer through Villanova may be required. DIT1006 (Introduction to MIS) is suggested for those students who may feel they need additional computer skills before they begin the program.

Learn more about the Part-Time Studies admissions process and fill out an on-line application today to get started on a Villanova Certificate program.