Business Essentials| Graduate Certificate

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Business Essentials Graduate Certificate

Designed to enhance your understanding and apply business concepts, Davenport University's Business Essentials Graduate Certificate will help you to gain the most in-demand skills required to take your career to the next level. Boost your resume and take the business essentials certificate 100% online through Davenport's Global Campus.

Through a general study of the contemporary theories and concepts in an organization or business, Davenport's business essentials certificate will open doors for you to advance in your career.

Is a business essentials certificate worth it?

As you consider the online business essentials certificate at Davenport, you may be wondering, “Is a business essentials certificate worth it?” Whether you have an educational background in business or not, a certificate in business essentials will provide a general review of the basic concepts of marketing and management — preparing you to grow in your career. This online business essentials certificate also prepares you to enroll in the master of business administration at Davenport.

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Davenport's coursework will introduce the principles of financial accounting, emphasizing the understanding and interpretation of financial data, as well as the fundamental concept of financial management and the basic statistics necessary for business. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including probabilities of random events, are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations.

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Courses		12 Credits
ACCT510	Fund Acct Principles/Concepts This course introduces the principles of financial accounting, emphasizing the understanding and interpretation of financial data. Students also learn journal entries, adjustments, and an understanding of the complete accounting cycle. Financial concepts are covered, as well as basic concepts for the analysis of financial statements. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
BUSN520	Management and Marketing This course is a study of the contemporary theories and concepts in marketing and management. Major areas of study in marketing include the environment in which the firm competes and how the firm uses market segmentation, product and service development, and pricing, distribution, and promotion strategies to maximize sales and profits. The study of management includes the manager’s roles and responsibilities in performing the five universal functions of management, which are planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. The student also explores ethics and corporate responsibility and the framework for a systematic approach to marketing and management decision-making. Note: BUSN610 is a graduate level business elective for the Master of Science in Nursing program only. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
FINC510	Foundations of Financial Mgmt This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of financial management. The topics covered are financial statement analysis, the term structure of interest rates, time value of money, risk and return, bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting, financing issues such as working capital policy, capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy, and related topics. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ACCT510 or successful completion of undergraduate equivalent coursework	3
STAT500	Statistics for Business This is the basic statistics course for graduate students who have never had statistics or for those who need a refresher course. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied in problem-solving and decision-making situations. The probabilities of random events and the percentiles of random measure are derived, analyzed, and used either to ascertain unknown current state of affairs or to anticipate future outcomes. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3

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Why pursue a business essentials certificate at Davenport?

In as little as one semester, you’ll develop a foundational understanding of business. You’ll be well-positioned for new job opportunities. By earning the business essentials certificate, you’ll be poised for advancement within your career. While earning your business certificate, you’ll get personalized attention from professors who are experts in their fields.

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Easy transition to the next program

Easily move on towards getting your MBA degree after you earn your business certificate.

Personalized attention from professors

Smaller classroom sizes mean you get one-on-one attention from expert faculty.

Learn from leaders

Take graduate courses from industry-experienced leaders so you’re prepared for a career in any industry, anywhere in the world.

IACBE accreditation

Earn a business certificate that holds specialized accreditation by the IACBE.

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About Davenport University

Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.

Offering over 80 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.*

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Davenport University, 2023/2024 Catalog

Business Essentials Graduate Certificate