Dec 07, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Business Essentials, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Location(s): West Lafayette, Online


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About the Program


The Business Essentials Graduate Certificate program is a mini-MBA online experience launching this summer, offering students the opportunity to further develop their understanding of management and breadth of business knowledge. Students will be able to take classes focusing on a variety of business functions including Accounting, Strategic Management, Financial Management, and others.

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Program Requirements


9 Credits Required

Required Courses (9 credits)


Choose courses to fulfill credit requirement.

GPA Requirements


The program requires the completion of the outlined curriculum of 9 credit hours with at least 2.70 GPA to receive the Business Essentials Graduate Certificate.

Graduate Programs Disclaimer


  • The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
  • Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary. 
  • Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
  • Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
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