Program Structure
Designed to be a standalone certificate, the program consists of a series of courses that cover essential concepts, tools, and techniques relevant to the certificate’s focus area. The curriculum focuses on developing knowledge that is both relevant and applicable to various professional settings. Students must complete all required coursework to earn the certificate.
Eligibility Requirements
Enrollment in this certificate program is exclusively for students who are not in any degree program. Eligibility is contingent upon maintaining good academic standing within their primary program and a GPA that meets or exceeds the department’s requirements.
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar | 1-2 |
| or YSU 1500S | Youngstown State University Success Seminar | |
| or HONR 1500 | Intro to Honors | |
| ACCT 2602 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1500 | Foundations of Business | 3 |
| BUS 2600 | Business Applications of Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| BUS 2610 | Collaborating, Writing, & Presenting in Business | 3 |
| or CSIS 1514 | Business Computer Systems | |
| MATH 2623 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3-6 |
| or MATH 2623C | Quantitative Reasoning with Co-Requisite Support | |
| or MATH 1510 | College Algebra | |
| or MATH 1510C | College Algebra with Co-requisite Support | |
| or MATH 1552 | Applied Business Calculus | |
| or MATH 1571 | Calculus 1 | |
| MGT 2604 | Legal and Social Responsibilities of Business | 3 |
| MGT 3725 | Fundamentals of Management | 3 |
| MGT 3750 | Managing Individuals in Organizations | 3 |
| or CMST 2655 | Communication in Groups | |
| MKTG 3703 | Marketing Concepts and Practice | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 31-35 | |