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.
Requirements for Continuance in Post-Baccalaureate Business Certificate Programs
Students in a post-baccalaureate business certificate program are expected to maintain
satisfactory academic progress in their courses toward completion of the certificate. A
cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher is required for completion and awarding of the
certificate.
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) each semester/session
to remain in good academic standing. Any student whose cumulative GPA is below 3.0
at the end of any term (fall, spring, or summer) will have the following term to correct
the deficiency.
A student who earns three Cs (C+ included) or one F in graduate courses in the
program will automatically be dismissed from the program.
Students who voluntarily interrupt their enrollment for one to three semesters should
refer to the Leave of Absence entry in the Academic Rules and Regulations section.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting (30 credits)
The Post-Baccalaureate 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.
Students who intend to sit for the CPA exam outside Virginia should consult with
officials in those jurisdictions for specific requirements.
The accounting certificate is available to those whose positions and goals require the
knowledge and skills provided by the concentration, but who do not wish 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 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 (18 credits)
ACCT 201 Accounting for Managers (3 credits)
ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I (3 credits)
ACCT 302 Intermediate Accounting II (3 credits)
ACCT 303 Business Law for Accountants (3 credits)
ACCT 304 Cost Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 305 Intermediate Accounting III (3 credits)
Elective Courses (12 credits to be selected)
ACCT 560 Auditing (3 credits)
ACCT 561 Advanced Accounting (3 credits)
ACCT 562 Tax Income Procedure (3 credits)
ACCT 563 Corporation and Partnership Tax (3 credits)
ACCT 564 Accounting Information Systems (3 credits)
ACCT 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 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
ACCT 201 Accounting for Managers (3 credits)
BPST 316 Statistics for Managers (3 credits)
MBUS 516 Project Management (3 credits)
MBUS 532 Federal Procurement Policy and Practices (3 credits)
MBUS 533 Contract Performance and Evaluation (3 credits)
MBUS 534 Pricing Contracts (3 credits)
MBUS 535 Negotiation and Persuasion (3 credits)
MBUS 537 Contracting for Managers (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 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
ACCT 201 Accounting for Managers (3 credits)
LRSP 412 Marketing for Managers (3 credits)
MBUS 516 Project Management (3 credits)
MBUS 526 Organizational Change and Transformation (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)