Certificate in General
Business
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Certificate in General Business Program Details
Total Credits
18
Program Duration
1 Year
Location
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, VA
- Online
MSCHE Accredited
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Real-World Practitioners
Learn from experienced business professionals. Your goals are unique, and your business education should be, too. Potomac’s faculty and staff bring the depth of knowledge you need to thrive.
Classes That Work with You
Continue your education without skipping a beat in your current role thanks to flexible online study. You can also choose to take some classes in person, if you’re near Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia—whatever fits your schedule.
Certificate in General Business Program Overview
The Potomac Certificate in General Business provides vocational skills for career pathways into entry-level positions or for advancement in a wide variety of public and private businesses. General certificate programs develop marketable skills for positions such as office reception and administration, computer applications support, accounts receivable and payable, and computer security.
What You Will Learn
Core Curriculum
Explore the core business functions and build essential practical knowledge in general business. Gain college-level knowledge you can use to pursue opportunities quickly.
Courses and Curriculum
Certificate in General Business – 18 Total Credits
- ACCT 101 Financial Accounting
- BUS 110 Foundations of Business
- BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
- MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 250 Introduction to Business Analysis
- MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
Requirements and Outcomes
Graduates of the Certificate in General Business program will be able to:
- Our General Certificate in Business offers you practical knowledge and skills for supporting business functions, including administrative practices and tech skills.
- Courses cover key areas such as financial accounting, business ethics, marketing, and more.
- Analyze business information to identify the potential impact of business risks on operational performance.
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply.
General Admission Requirements:
- Submission of a completed application for admission.
- Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
- Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
- Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
- Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
- Certificate in General Business Tuition: $240 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more here.
Ready to Get Started?
Start mapping out the road to your professional goals in business. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!