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Certificates in the College of Business

In addition to majors, minors and emphases, some departments in the College of Business offer certificate programs. Read more about certificate programs below. View the required coursework on the Certificate Planning Sheet.

College Wide Certificates

Business Analytics Certificate | 12 credits

This statistically rigorous certificate was created to meet the current statistical/data analysis needs of businesses; accordingly, the certificate consists of three research methods courses.

Business Fundamentals Certificate | 21-22 credits

The Business Fundamentals Certificate is a great option for students who are looking to start making progress toward earning their Bachelor of Business Administration degree. It can also be earned as a stand-alone certificate that can help you highlight your business knowledge while gaining valuable skills for the professional world. For admission to the College of Business, each course must be completed with a grade of C or better in addition to a combined GPA of 2.5 and 44 completed credits.
 

International Business Certificate | 9 credits

This International Business Certificate gives you knowledge and experience working with business functions in various parts of the world. The courses focus on working with different cultures and regulations of international business. This includes classes like global marketing and international finance. You may also be required to complete a course in another country.

 

*Not Open to Global Business minors.

 

Economics

Business Economics Certificate | 12 credits

The Business Economics Certificate serves as a smaller and more achievable version of the Business Economics minor for students who want to complete a general business and economics program but are unable to complete a full minor degree with their desired credit load. Certificate Planning Sheet

International Economics Certificate | 15 credits

The International Economics Certificate serves to increase the global awareness of its students while also giving them a strong background in the economic factors that affect international business decisions. Students in this Certificate get the opportunity to take part in a global learning opportunity. Not open to BA/BS Economics Majors. 

Certificate Planning Sheet

Sports Analysis Certificate | 15 credits

This program satisfies a significant and consistent interest among students in learning more about the sports industry. This program gives students the opportunity to study the business principles underpinning sports alongside the analytical tools that coaches, owners and sport organization leaders use to make decisions. The sports industry is projected to continue on a growth path into the future, and this program teaches students the introductory knowledge and skills necessary to be part of that growth. Completion of the Sports Analysis Certificate will round out a robust liberal arts education and grant students a mark of distinction that will set them apart in sports job market searches. Certificate Planning Sheet

Finance

Insurance and Risk Management Certificate | 9 credits

This certificate incorporates hands-on learning with our insurance partners through industry presentations, visits to insurance campuses, various networking events, and the offer of membership to Gamma Iota Sigma. Students will become more aware of the role that risk and insurance play in their own lives, as well as how society and businesses assess these concerns.

Finance and Investments Certificate | 9 credits

This nine-credit certificate will be especially attractive to economics majors, information system majors, and marketing majors who would like to work with financial institutions or investment firms. Many businesses and nonprofits desire graduates that can connect their major of study with finance and investments. 

*This certificate is only open to students with a business major (excluding Finance).

Financial Management Certificate | 9 credits

This certificate is especially attractive to human resources management majors, management majors, and supply chain management majors who would like to work with manufacturing firms or nonprofits. Many businesses and nonprofits desire graduates that can connect their major of study with financial management.

*This certificate is only open to students with a business major (excluding Finance).

 

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Information Systems

Business Analysis Certificate | 12 credits

A Business Analysis certificate is a program of study designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of business analysis. It focuses on the techniques and methodologies used to analyze and improve business processes and to identify and solve business problems.

In a Business Analysis certificate program, students take courses in areas such as requirements gathering, process analysis, and project management. They learn about the tools and techniques used to analyze business processes and how to use data to drive informed decision-making. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of the field and to prepare them for careers in business analysis.

A Business Analysis certificate is ideal for students who want to gain a deeper understanding of the field of business analysis and to enhance their career opportunities. It provides a solid foundation in the field and can be completed in a relatively short amount of time, making it an attractive option for students who want to gain new skills and knowledge quickly.

Graduates with a Business Analysis certificate have a valuable and in-demand skillset that can be applied in a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, technology, and consulting. The certificate provides a solid foundation for further study and career advancement in the field of business analysis.

Note: Not available to IS Majors or IS Minors.

Required Courses:

  • COMM 213/214 Interpersonal Speech Communication
  • INFO SYS 311 Essentials of Information Systems
  • INFO SYS 414 Business Analysis

Plus three credits from:

  • INFO SYS 481 Strategic IS Project Mgmt (complete 4 core courses)
  • MHR/EGRT 360 Engineering Project Management
  • APC 380 Project Management Techniques (w/ approval)

Cybersecurity Certificate | 15 credits

A Cybersecurity certificate is a program of study designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of cybersecurity. It focuses on the techniques and technologies used to protect computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access and cyber-attacks.

In a Cybersecurity certificate program, students take courses in areas such as networking,  enterprise security, securing the network, and risk management. They learn about the tools and techniques used to secure information systems, as well as the ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of the field and to prepare them for careers in cybersecurity.

A Cybersecurity certificate is ideal for students who want to gain a deeper understanding of the field of cybersecurity and to enhance their career opportunities. It provides a solid foundation in the field and can be completed in a relatively short amount of time, making it an attractive option for students who want to gain new skills and knowledge quickly.

Graduates with a Cybersecurity certificate have a valuable and in-demand skillset that can be applied in a variety of industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, and government. The certificate provides a solid foundation for further study and career advancement in the field of cybersecurity.

Not available to IS Majors or IS Minors.

Required Courses:

  • INFO SYS 311 Essentials of Information Systems
  • INFO SYS 316 Network and Data Communications
  • INFO SYS 411 Enterprise Security Management
  • INFO SYS 412 Barbarians at the Gates: Securing the Network
  • INFO SYS 413 IS Risk Management 

Data Modeling & Visualization| 15 credits

The Data Modeling & Visualization Certificate is an intensive program of study crafted to give students a comprehensive understanding of data organization, analysis, and visualization. As we live in a data-driven world, this certificate program is designed to prepare students to meet the rising demand for professionals with data modeling and visualization expertise in businesses and organizations.

In this certificate program, students engage with real-world data sets and gain hands-on experience using Python for data analysis and visualization. The program also imparts knowledge of various data modeling techniques and tools to design and implement efficient data processing and storage models.

This certificate program is perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of the field and improve their career prospects. It offers a solid data modeling and visualization foundation, allowing students to acquire new skills and knowledge quickly.

Graduates with this certificate possess in-demand skills applicable across various industries, including business, healthcare, finance, and technology. They are prepared to contribute as data analysts, business intelligence analysts, data scientists, or visualization specialists, helping organizations make informed decisions based on data-derived insights.

Not available to Information Systems majors or minors.

Required Courses:

  • INFO SYS 311 - Essentials of Information Systems 
  • INFO SYS 315 - Database for Business 
  • INFO SYS 301 - Python for Data Analytics 
  • INFO SYS 302 - Data Visualization 
  • INFO SYS 303 - Data Modeling with Python 

Information Systems Certificate | 12 credits

An Information Systems (IS) certificate is a program of study designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of information systems and technology. It focuses on the design, implementation, and management of information systems to support business goals and processes.

In an IS certificate program, students take courses in areas such as introduction to programming, systems analysis, and project management. They learn about the use of technology in organizations and how to design and implement information systems to support business goals. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a practical understanding of the field and to prepare them for careers in information systems.

An IS certificate is ideal for students who want to gain a deeper understanding of the field of information systems and technology, and to enhance their career opportunities. It provides a solid foundation in the field, and can be completed in a relatively short amount of time, making it an attractive option for students who want to gain new skills and knowledge quickly.

Graduates with the IS certificate have a valuable and in-demand skillset that can be applied in a variety of industries, including business, healthcare, finance, and technology. The certificate provides a solid foundation for further study and career advancement in the field of information systems.

Not available to IS Majors or IS Minors.

Required Courses:

  • INFO SYS 311 Essentials of Information Systems
  • INFO SYS 314 Systems Analysis and Design

Plus three credits from:

  • COMP SCI 142 Intro to Computer Science & Programming
  • COMP SCI 221 OO Design & Programming I
  • INFO SYS 201 Intro to Business Application Development
  • INFO SYS 301 - Python for Data Analytics 

Plus three credits from:

  • The student must complete an additional three credits in any INFO SYS 300/400 level not already taken.
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Marketing

Digital Marketing Certificate | 9 credits

Almost all businesses today engage in some form of digital marketing. More than one-third of UW Oshkosh Marketing students have an internship in digital marketing or social media management. Preparing for a career in digital marketing will prepare you for one of the hottest job categories in the field of Marketing. Customers find your business’s website through a search engine so marketers must understand how to optimize websites and use search engine ads to increase the likelihood customers find you on the web. Email marketing and social media can be great tools for promoting a business, product, service, experience or idea. Leveraging these tools properly will help you drive customers to your website. The internet provides the opportunity to track customers and learn more about their preferences. Armed with this data, companies have the ability to find more customers through a variety of digital channels. In this emphasis, students get hands-on practice on how to execute elements of a digital marketing strategy but also how to use specific performance-based feedback to adapt their marketing strategy to maximize performance.

Marketing Analysis and Insights Certificate | 12 credits

Data analysis is an essential area in marketing and employers demand marketing professionals with strong analytical skills. This certificate is for people who want to pursue a career related to the analytical side of marketing. Learners will understand how data analysis works so they can interface with, leverage, and support data-driven decisions.

Sales Certificate | 9 credits

The Sales Certificate will provide non-Marketing students with an opportunity to increase their marketability in a competitive job market. This certificate can help all students, whether they plan to enter sales or non-sales areas. For students who wish to enter sales, the certificate helps understand different types of sales and helps future sales companies onboard, retain, promote, and leverage talents. For students who enter non-sales area, this certificate can help with understanding how sales work in order to interface with, leverage, and support sales areas productivity. LEARN MORE

Management and Human Resources

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate | 9 credits

Today every business needs to be innovative to compete and they seek employees who know something about innovation and entrepreneurship. This certificate provides students with an insight into how to successfully start new business ventures, and create innovation and growth in existing businesses with entrepreneurial thinking. The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation complements any major program at the university by providing a pathway to pursue the study of entrepreneurship and innovation in a cross-disciplinary approach - empowering students to think innovatively in their pursuit of knowledge.

Human Resource Management Certificate | 12 credits

Every future manager should know something about how to manage and motivate people. With this certificate, students can develop and advance their knowledge/skills in the following critical human resource disciplines: staffing and planning, training and development, compensation and benefits, occupational safety and health, and employee relations. This will not only help students who want to effectively manage diverse groups of people in a variety of different organizations (e.g., businesses of all sizes, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, healthcare institutions) but it will also help any future employee to better understand the legal aspects of employment and employee relations, the changing dynamics of the workforce, as well as the theories, policies and best practices underlying modern HR Management.  

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Management Certificate | 12 credits

Supply chain management became more prominent during 2020-2021 as companies struggled to maintain inventories. Our Supply Chain Management certificate provides key information for managing supply chains, modeling supply chain problems, and determining analytics to improve supply chain performance.  The 12-credit (4 course) supply chain management certificate can be completed in as little as two semesters.  Completing the certificate either on campus or entirely online offers students the flexibility to work around their internship/full-time job.

*Not available to Supply Chain majors

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