One-Year Certificate Programs

The certificate programs in bookkeeping, management and supervision, and small business management serve the needs of students who are interested in beginning a business career.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a certificate in bookkeeping are able to enter a business as an accounting clerk. The management and supervision and small business management certificates give graduates the skills to effectively manage a small business.
Management theory, learning how to motivate employees, keeping accurate financial records and promoting a small business are a few of the major topics in the programs that provide students with a strong knowledge base and practical skills.

Curriculum

The goal of the program is to provide students with a solid foundation in business by enhancing written and oral communication skills, strengthening critical thinking abilities and helping students become familiar with business concepts.

Program Requirements

Communication (6 hours minimum)

English
Speech and Written Communications

Basic Courses (3 hours minimum)

Business Mathematics
Management Information Systems

Bookkeeping (12 hours minimum)

Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting I and II
Federal Income Tax

Management & Supervision (12 hours minimum)

Human Resource Management
Total Quality Leadership

Small Business Management (12 hours minimum)
Advertising
Management & Supervision

Coursework in the certificate program may apply toward an associate degree in a related area.

For Further Information

Debralee Divers
Director
Admissions & Financial Aid
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: divers@bgsu.edu

Cheryl L. Chafee
Officer
Admissions & Financial Aid
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: cchafee@bgsu.edu

Cindy Miglietti
Program Director
Business Management
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0684
email: cmiglie@bgsu.edu

NOTE: Information in this guide is subject to change without notice. To learn more about the official program of study, please check the undergraduate catalog online: http://www.bgsu.edu/catalog - Updated 01/31/07