Business Certificates
Certificate programs provide specific professional learning in a concentrated format.
These programs introduce individuals to new or emerging fields of study, update existing
knowledge, and expand employment opportunities. Some programs are designed so that
certificate credits apply to a degree in that field.
Note: If a student is also seeking a degree, awarding of degree will appear on the
transcript rather than the certificate.
Certificate in Organizational Leadership (18 credits)
The 18-credit undergraduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership provides an educational opportunity for in-depth study and acquisition of key competencies required for effective leadership in a variety of organizations. Students must have completed 12 undergraduate credits with a C or higher at a regionally accredited college or university or obtain permission of the program director to enroll in this certificate program. Courses include written and oral components, and may be complemented with additional web-based instruction.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the certificate, the applicant must submit the following items to
the CGPS Office of Admissions:
• Application for Admission;
• Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates (if applicable);
• Nonrefundable application fee; and
• Official transcript(s) of previous course work from a regionally accredited college
or university.
Required Course
LRSP 301 Leadership and Organizational Behavior (6 credits)
Elective Courses (choose two)
LRSP 302 Financial and Managerial Accounting Policy (6 credits)
LRSP 303 E-Money and Financial Management (6 credits)
LRSP 304 Economics for Managers (6 credits)
LRSP 404 Marketing for Managers (6 credits)
LRSP 405 Human Resource Management and Employment Law (6 credits)
Graduate Certificate in Accounting (30 credits)
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting will prepare individuals to assume greater
responsibility in the management of organizations and their accounting functions.
Persons applying to sit for the CPA examination in Virginia must possess at least 150
credits of college education, including a baccalaureate or higher degree conferred by an
accredited college or university. As part of the required 150 credits, applicants must have
completed an accounting concentration or the equivalent— 30 credits of accounting—
plus an additional 24 credits in business courses other than accounting.
The accounting certificate is available to those whose positions and goals require the
knowledge and skills provided by the concentration, but who do not want to pursue the
MBA. Completion of the certificate requirements will not ensure acceptance into the
MBA program, but courses could be applied to the Accounting concentration in the
MBA program.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the certificate, the applicant must submit the following items to
the CGPS Office of Admissions:
• Application for Admission;
• Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates (if applicable);
• Nonrefundable application fee;
• Official transcript indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from a
regionally accredited college or university; and
• Official transcript(s) indicating completion of the prerequisite courses listed below.
Prerequisite Courses
LRSP 302 Financial and Managerial Accounting Policy (6 credits) or equivalent
ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits) or equivalent
ACCT 302 Intermediate Accounting II (3 credits) or equivalent
ACCT 304 Cost Accounting (3 credits) or equivalent
Note: These prerequisite courses must have been completed within 10 years prior to
matriculation with a grade of B (3.0) or higher.
Required Courses
MBUS 502 Financial Decision Making for Managers (3 credits)
MBUS 509 Information Technology for Managers (3 credits)
MBUS 512 Organizational Research and Assessment (3 credits)
MBUS 550 Computer-Based Decision Support Systems (3 credits)
MBUS 560 Auditing (3 credits)
MBUS 561 Advanced Accounting (3 credits)
MBUS 562 Income Tax Procedure (3 credits)
MBUS 563 Corporation and Partnership Tax (3 credits)
MBUS 564 Accounting Information Systems (3 credits)
MBUS 565 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (3 credits)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Contracts and Procurement Management (24 credits)
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Contracts and Procurement Management is available to those whose positions require the knowledge and skills provided by the concentration, but who do not wish to pursue the MBA. Completion of the certificate requirements does not ensure acceptance into the MBA program. If a candidate is admitted into the MBA program, the certificate courses can be applied to the program.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the certificate, the applicant must submit the following items to
the CGPS Office of Admissions:
• Application for Admission;
• Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates (if applicable);
• Nonrefundable application fee; and
• Official transcript indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from a
regionally accredited college or university.
Required Courses
BPST 316 Statistics for Managers (3 credits)
LRSP 302 Financial and Managerial Accounting Policy (6 credits)
MBUS 532 Federal Procurement Policy and Practices (3 credits)
or MBUS 583 Strategic Purchasing (3 credits)
MBUS 534 Pricing Contracts (3 credits)
MBUS 535 Negotiation and Persuasion (3 credits) Elective Courses (choose two)
MBUS 533 Contract Performance and Evaluation (3 credits)
MBUS 536 Service Contracts (3 credits)
MBUS 537 Contracting for Managers (3 credits)
MBUS 538 Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
MBUS 580 Commercial Transactions in a Technological Environment (3 credits)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management (24 credits)
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management is available to those whose positions require the knowledge and skills provided by the MBA Project Management concentration, but who do not wish to pursue the MBA. Completion of the certificate requirements does not ensure acceptance into the MBA program. If a candidate is admitted into the MBA program, the certificate courses can be applied to the program. This certificate provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of each stage of a business project including the conceptualization, planning, scheduling, evaluation, risk analysis, and control of a business project, and other key areas such as total quality management, and leadership for projects. This certificate is relevant to an array of business professionals, including project managers, supervisors, general and marketing managers, and practitioners seeking to learn more about project management.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the certificate, the applicant must submit the following items to
the CGPS Office of Admissions:
• Application for Admission;
• Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates (if applicable);
• Nonrefundable application fee; and
• Official transcript indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from a
regionally accredited college or university.
Required Courses
LRSP 302 Financial and Managerial Accounting Policy (6 credits) or equivalent
MBUS 516 Project Management (3 credits)
MBUS 523 Marketing Strategy (3 credits)
MBUS 537 Contracting for Managers (3 credits)
MBUS 539 Project Evaluation (3 credits)
MBUS 546 Risk Management for Project Managers (3 credits)
MBUS 547 Quality Management for Projects (3 credits)