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Decision Support for Business
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The certificate program in decision support for business at University of Maryland Global Campus focuses on building leadership skills in thinking creatively and strategically about both business administration and information systems in the workplace to achieve organizational success. In this program, you’ll explore the foundations of business administration, leadership, management, marketing, finance, accounting, and information systems to gain appropriate insights, improve operations, make on-target predictions, and achieve a competitive advantage in today’s global business environment.
Program Highlights
- Build leadership skills: Think creatively and strategically about business administration and information systems.
- Explore the fundamentals: Explore leadership and management fundamentals in the business world.
- Study finance: Study the theory, principles, and practices of financial management in the business environment.
- Examine management: Examine the four functions of management with an emphasis on application.
- Gain knowledge: Understand the role of marketing within an organization’s strategic plan.
- Apply theory: Use leadership theory and assessment tools to evaluate your own leadership skills.
Required Courses
Choose one of the two following courses:
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
- (3 Credits, DATA 200)
Take the following five required courses:
- (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 365)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 495)
- (3 Credits, FINC 330)
- MRKT 310
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you explore leadership and management fundamentals in the business world.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.